PT20 CPU

User Manual

Intercomp Co. (763)-476-2531

3839 County Road 116 www.intercompcompany.com 1-800-328-3336
Medina, MN 55340 U.S.A. Fax: (763)-476-2613
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Table of Contents
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............................................................................................................. 4
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................... 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................. 6
PT20 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 7
CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................. 7
ELECTRICAL ........................................................................................................................................... 7
PERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 8
ENVIRONMENTAL .................................................................................................................................. 8
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 8
RADIO...................................................................................................................................................... 9
SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................. 10
PT20 CPU .............................................................................................................................................. 10
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................................................................................................................. 10
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 15
AX900 PLATFORM SCALE ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................. 15
AX900 REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................... 17
SCALE SET-UP (WIRED WHEEL LOAD SCALES) ............................................................................. 18
WIRELESS SCALE SET-UP ................................................................................................................. 18
WEIGHING ............................................................................................................................................ 19
DISPLAY (AXLE ACCUM MODE) ......................................................................................................... 19
AXE ACCUMULATION EXAMPLE ..................................................................................................... 20
PT20 SCREEN VIEWS ....................................................................................................................... 22
PT20 SCREEN VIEWS – EXTENDED VIEW MODE .......................................................................... 23
DISPLAY (ARM/COG MODE) ............................................................................................................... 26
MENU.......................................................................................................................................................... 27
MAIN MENU .......................................................................................................................................... 27
MENU OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 28
SETTINGS MENU............................................................................................................................... 30
OPTIONS MENU................................................................................................................................. 31
USB/RS232 SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 33
RADIO OPTIONS MENU .................................................................................................................... 34
CALIBRATION MENU......................................................................................................................... 35
CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................................... 38
PAD CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................... 38
PRINTER OPERATION .............................................................................................................................. 40
SCOREBOARD ..................................................................................................................................... 41
CONTINUOUS SERIAL OUTPUT ......................................................................................................... 42
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................ 43
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................ 44
PT20 CPU ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................................................................... 44
PT20 PAD ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................................................... 45
HOW TO CONTACT INTERCOMP ............................................................................................................ 46

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This document is the property of Intercomp Co. and
contains information that is confidential and protected
under federal and/or state trade secret, unfair competition
and copyright law. Any reproduction, use or disclosure
without written permission from Intercomp Co. is prohibited.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY


We, Intercomp Company
3839 County Road 116

Medina, Minnesota 55340 USA

Declare under sole responsibility that the PT20 CPU to which this declaration relates meets the essential
health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the relevant EC Directives listed below using the
relevant section of the following standards and other normative documents.

DIRECTIVE DIRECTIVE TITLE / PURPOSE

Ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (2005/32/EC
2009/125/EC
recast)
No-load condition electric power consumption and average active
(EC) No 278/2009
efficiency of external power supplies
Of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014
on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to
Directive 2014/30/EU
electromagnetic compatibility (recast) Text with EEA relevance AKA
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
Industrial, scientific and medical equipment. Radio-frequency
EN 55011:2016
disturbance characteristics. Limits and methods of measurement
Generic standards, Residential, commercial and light industry
EN61000-6-1:2007
environment
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Immunity for industrial environments
Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial
EN 61000-6-3:2007
environments
Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human
EN 62311:2008
exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz
Of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on
the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the
Directive 2014/53/EU making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing
Directive 1999/5/EC Text with EEA relevance AKA Radio Equipment
Directive (RED)
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) Common Technical requirements
Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11)
operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band
EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013 Information technology equipment. Safety. General requirements

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DIRECTIVE DIRECTIVE TITLE / PURPOSE
On waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (Directive
2012/19/EU
20/96/EC Recast
2013/56/EU Amending Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators

This product complies with all safety-relevant provision referring to protection against electrical hazards
and other hazards, such as mechanical hazards, fire hazards, noise and vibration. The safety issues of
this measurement equipment have been evaluated under the self-certification provisions of the relevant
directives.

The related technical construction files are held for inspection in the U.K. at Intercomp Europe Limited.

The CE mark and WEEE marks must be affixed as required in the directives.

Mark Browne / Quality Manager

June 19, 2014

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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains specifications, operating instructions and calibration procedures
for the Intercomp PT20 CPU.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The PT20 system can operate 2 to 12 platforms (1 to 6 pairs) in either a wired or
wireless mode and can accumulate a total weight for any number of axle groups.

Features
 The PT20 controls the operation of each platform and can display the weight applied
to the scale system. The PT20 can also transmit the output to an internal printer and
a selection of available external outputs. (USB, RS-232 or USB flash drive (4GB or
less)
 The PT20 can store, recall and print up to 2,047 separately stored weigh records.
 User and Vehicle Information fields to manage weigh records.
USER Information Fields VEHICLE Information Fields
INFORMATION FIELD INFORMATION FIELD
Scale Location License Plate
Scale User Plate State
Supervisor DOT #
User Defined Field Owner/Driver
FHWA Class
Notes
User Defined Field

 Internal printer will print all weights including the total weight for up to 6 axles with
User and Vehicle information.
 The PT20 employs a weighed TARE or a manually entered TARE weight to
automatically calculate the total Net Weight from a weighment.
 Delivers automatic latitude and altitude corrections.
 The PT20 can be set to generate a time and date stamp.

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PT20 SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROLS
DISPLAY KEYS
ON / OFF RESET lb / kg ZERO CLEAR ENTER
ALPHA / ADJUST
BACK LIGHT TIME / DATE EXIT MENU
NUMERIC SCREEN
ARROWS AXLE NEXT NEXT
PRINT SAVE
►◄▲▼ ACCUM GROUP VEHICLE
VEHICLE SHOW SHOW ARM /
USER INFO SET TARE SET ARM
INFO WEIGHT CG
RECALL SAVED CLEAR SAVED OUTPUT SAVED
DATA DATA DATA
DISPLAY SCREEN
5.7 inch graphic LCD with back light. Screens arranged in 5 rows of (15) 0.43 in. characters

ELECTRICAL
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Batteries 6 - D size alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
40 to 200 hours: Dependent on system detail, printer and back
Battery Life
light use
Charging Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, universal plug kit included
Charging Current 470 mA
Charge Time 24 hours
Auto Shut-Off Under low battery condition
Time/Date Battery (1) CR2032 lithium key cell
Output USB, RS485/ANALOG and USB Flash Drive (4GB or less)
2 outputs, each with C/NO/NC contacts, 5A @ 250VAC or
Relay Output
30VDC
Analog Output (16-bit): 0-10V, 4-20mA, 0-5V, +/-5V, +/-10V, 0-20mA
Drive up to (36) 350 Ohm load cells. (6 channels with up to 6
Channel Power
load cells each)

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SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Six channels that support analog, wired digital or wireless
Scale Inputs
scales
Data Storage Capacity of 2,047 weigh records
Data Recall Stored records can be recalled to view or print
Records can be exported using USB, RS232 or USB flash drive
Data Export
(4GB or less)
USB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive size (customer furnished) must be 4GB or less
Cal Protection Cal strap on circuit board locks out calibration features
Tamper Proofing Front panel has two lead-wire screws for sealing

ENVIRONMENTAL
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Hardened Case Rated IP67 when closed, IP52 when opened and operational
Humidity 10 to 95% non-condensing
Operating: -4 F to 140 F / -20 C to 60 C
Temperature Printer: 32F to 122F / 0C to 50C)
Storage: -4 F to 140 F / -20 C to 60 C

DIMENSIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Length 16.5 inches (420mm)
Width 13.0 inches (330mm)
Height 6.75 inches (170mm)

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SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Radio Frequency ISM 2.4GHz, 802.15.4 DSSS*
License Requirements None. Pre-approved US/FCC, CAN/IC, EUR/CE
Range 200 ft. / 60m indoor, 300 ft. / 90m line of sight

 Radio Notes: Frequency: ISM 2.4GHz (2.400GHz - 2.483GHz), with 12 channels (CH 1 -12)
within that range with each center frequency = 2405MHz + (CH * 5) MHz Power output
63mW (18dBm), 10mW (10dBm) for international variant. Antenna is internal surface mount
with -1.5dbi gain, omni-directional.
WARNING: FCC Radio Frequency (RF) exposure requirements for mobile
transmitting devices dictate that a separation distance of 20 cm or more
should be maintained between the antenna of this device and representatives
during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this
distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not
be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
PT20 CPU

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

KEY DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF key to turn the PT20 CPU on or off.
RESET Press RESET key to reset the PT20 to initial power up condition.
Unit of measure is displayed in either lb or kg. Press the lb/kg key.
Press the ENTER key to toggle the setting. When the units setting
lb/kg
is changed, the TARE weight or accumulated total weight
currently in use will be reset to 0.
The ZERO key is used to zero the scales. When the ZERO key is
pressed, the PT20 will issue a prompt to press ZERO a second
ZERO
time to zero all scales, or press ENTER to zero an individual
scale.
The keypad is used to enter numbers and letters when required.
To enter letters, press the key one to three times to enter the
NUMERIC KEYPAD
desired letter. For example, to enter the letter B, press the 2 key
two times.

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KEY DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
If the AXLE ACCUM or NEXT GROUP key is entered in error,
CLEAR press the CLEAR key to revert back to the previous setting,
reversing an erroneous ACCUM or NEXT GROUP entry.
ENTER Press the ENTER key to save an entry.
TICKET 1
To print a complete vehicle weight ticket, including the three axle
groups, press the PRINT key. Press the 1 key. The printer will
print the USER and VEHICLE fields that have data entered, the
TARE (if a TARE has been set) and the computed net weight.
PREVIEW 2
Press the PRINT key. Press the 2 key to preview a ticket prior to
printing.
PRINT OPTIONS 3
The Print Options 3 feature controls the printer operation and will
customize the information printed.
1. To enable/disable the printer, press the PRINT key and enter
Print Options 3. Press the 1 key. Use the arrow keys to toggle
the printer power ON or OFF. YES will enable the printer and
NO will disable it. When the required setting is selected, press
the ENTER key.
PRINT
2. To print time/date on the ticket, press the PRINT key and
enter Print Options 3. Press the 2 key. Use the arrow keys to
toggle the TIME/DATE setting ON or OFF. YES will print the
time/date on the ticket. Toggle NO to omit the time/date.
When the required setting is selected press the ENTER key.
3. To print the registry number (REG#) on the ticket, press the
PRINT key and enter Print Options 3. Press the 3 key. Use
the arrow keys to toggle the REG# on or off. Toggle YES to
print the registry number on the ticket. Toggle NO to omit the
register number. When the required setting is selected, press
the ENTER key.
4. To print the ticket with individual pad weights (left and right,)
press the PRINT key and enter Print Options 3. Press the 4
key. Use the arrow keys to toggle the LEFT/RIGHT ON or
OFF. Toggle YES to print the left/right weights on the ticket.
Toggle NO to print axle weights only. When the desired
setting is selected, press the ENTER key.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
KEY DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
To save the vehicle data to memory, press the SAVE key. The
PT20 screen will display the register number that the vehicle
SAVE ticket will be saved under along with a prompt to confirm the save.
An option is provided to revise the register number (data range
from1 to 2047) if required.
When a vehicle weighing is completed, press the NEXT VEHICLE
key to move the next vehicle on to the scales. If the current
NEXT VEHICLE
vehicle data has not been saved, the PT20 will issue a prompt to
save the information if required.
Press the USER INFO key to enter user and scale location
information (scale location, scale user, supervisor and a user
USER INFO
defined field). Information entered in these fields is saved for the
current and future weighings until the information is cleared.
ENTER Press the ENTER key to enter and save an entry.
When the weight stabilizes, press the AXLE ACCUM key to
AXLE ACCUM
accumulate the current axle group on the weigh pads.
Press the NEXT GROUP key when the axle group accumulation
NEXT GROUP has been completed. A prompt will be displayed to ROLL ON
NEXT AXLE GROUP.
Press VEHICLE INFO to enter information for the vehicle being
weighed (License Plate, Plate State, DOT#, Owner/Driver, FHWA
VEHICLE INFO
Class, Notes and a user defined field). Information entered in
these fields is automatically cleared when starting a new vehicle.
Press the SET TARE key to enter a TARE weight to be computed
into the total weight for a vehicle. A prompt is displayed to SET
TO CURRENT WEIGHT (1) or use KEY ENTRY (2) to enter a
SET TARE
desired weight. The TARE weight will be saved until the NEXT
VEHICLE key is pressed. Changing the lb/kg setting will reset the
TARE to 0.
When accessing ARM/COG MODE and ARM distance entries are
displayed, use the SHOW WEIGHT key to toggle the display to
show the weight on each scale. NOTE: The SHOW WEIGHT,
SHOW WEIGHT
SHOW ARM/CG and SET ARM keys are active only when the
PT20 is set in the ARM/COG MODE. When the system is set in
the ACCUM MODE, the SHOW WEIGHT feature is disabled.
When the ARM/COG MODE is enabled and the weight on the
scales is displayed, the SHOW ARM/CG key will toggle the
SHOW ARM/CG
display to show the ARM distance set for each axle and the total
(TOT) weight for all of the scales. When the ACCUM MODE
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KEY DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
When the ARM/COG MODE is enabled, the SET ARM key will
permit ARM distances for all axles connected to be entered.
When the ACCUM MODE is enabled, the SET ARM feature is
disabled. If the lb/kg setting is set in the lb unit of measure, the
SET ARM ARM/CG distance will be displayed in inches. If the lb/kg setting
is set in the kg unit of measure, the ARM/CG distance will be
displayed in centimeters. The units are entered and displayed in
0.1 graduations (in or cm). Any value from -9999.9 to +9999.9
may be entered for an ARM length.
Data residing in existing Register Numbers can be recalled
using the RECALL SAVED DATA function. If the data was
RECALL SAVED saved in ARM/COG mode, information stored in the applicable
DATA fields will be displayed. A SAVED DATA icon is shown after the
weights. Information stored in the ACCUM mode will include
saved data. Axle weights will be displayed as active weights.
The Clear Saved Data setting performs two functions:
1. Clear Displayed Saved Data: Press the Clear Saved Data key
to clear saved information displayed on the screen. When
cleared, display will return to the screen previously loaded.
CLEAR SAVED
DATA 2. Clear Data Saved in Register: If the screen is not displaying
saved data, the Clear Saved Data function will clear the data
stored in an active register. Enter the register number. Press
the CLEAR SAVED DATA key and the data will be cleared
making the register number available for future use.
The output of saved data can be transmitted in three formats:
1. USB Flash Drive - Press the OUTPUT SAVED DATA key.
Insert a flash drive (4GB or less) into the USB output port
located on front panel. When the light turns green, press the
1 key to transmit the data to the flash drive. When data
transmission is completed, the flash drive can be removed.
Information is available for viewing on an auxiliary device.
OUTPUT SAVED
DATA 2. USB Output - Press the OUTPUT SAVED DATA key.
Connect an external device to the USB Output port on the
front panel. Press the 2 key. The selected information will
transfer to the connected device.
3. RS232 Output - Press the OUTPUT SAVED DATA key.
Connect an external device to the 232/Analog Output
connector located on the front panel. Press the 3 key. The
selected information will transfer to the connected device.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
KEY DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
Press the ADJUST SCREEN key to adjust the display screen
contrast. Use the up arrow to increase contrast and the down
ADJUST SCREEN
arrow to decrease contrast. When finished press ENTER to
return to normal weighing.
Press the TIME/DATE key to view the current time and date. To
exit, press TIME/DATE or any key to return to normal operation.
1. Date Change
1. Press the TIME/DATE key two times.
2. Enter the month using numbers 1 - 12.
3. Enter the day using numbers 1 - 31.
th
4. Enter the year. Numbers 92 - 99 represent the 20
st
century. Numbers 1 - 91 represent the 21 century.
TIME/DATE When date is entered, the screen will transition to Time Change.
2. Time Change
1. Enter the hour using numbers 1 - 12.
2. Enter the minute using numbers 1 - 59.
3. Enter AM or PM.
4. Press ENTER to save date and start clock.

NOTE: The PT20 includes an option to delay starting the clock.

Feature is used when attempting to sync time to another device.
MENU Press the MENU key to access the MAIN MENU.
BACK LIGHT Press the BACK LIGHT key to toggle the back light on and off
Press the EXIT key to exit the menu screen. If a menu screen
EXIT was inadvertently selected, press the EXIT key to return to the
previous screen.

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OPERATION
The PT20 CPU is designed for use with the AX900 Platform Scale. The system can
operate 2 to 12 platforms (1 to 6 pairs) in either a wired or wireless mode.

AX900 PLATFORM SCALE ASSEMBLY

Assembly of the AX900 platform scales is required for scales that are not shipped pre-
assembled. If the scale system is assembled, skip the Assembly Procedure section and
proceed to the Scale Set-Up section.
The AS900 Scale System components include the following items.
 AX900-LAW Scale Platforms
 AX900 Ramps
 AX900 Standard Scale-to-Scale and Scale-to-Ramp Connecting Links
 .625-11 x 1.5 in. Long Plated Flat Socket Head Bolts (For Links)
 1 each: Tube of Blue Loctite (For Bolts)

Ramps
Scale
Platforms

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OPERATION
AX900 Assembly Procedure
1. Unpack the AX900 scale system components from the wooden crates.
2. Refer to Installation diagram on following page.
3. Position the AX900 Platforms end to end with summing box connections on the
same side facing towards the middle of the lane of travel.
3.1 Align scale number 1 (Left Front) and scale number 3 (Left Rear) end to end on
the left side of traffic flow direction.
3.2 Next, align scale number 2 (Right Front) and scale number 4 (Right Rear) end to
end on the opposite side of traffic flow.
3.2 When the complete system is laid out, scale number 1 should be directly across
from scale number 2 and scale number 3 should be directly across from scale
number 4.
4. Fasten (2) standard connecting links on each side of the center AX900 platforms
using 5/8"-11 flat socket head bolts. Apply blue Loctite to the bolt threads prior to
installation.
5. Position the four (4) AX900 Ramps at each end of the AX900-LAW scale platform
assembly layout.
6. Fasten (2) standard connecting links on each end of the scale system between the
scale platforms and the ramps using 5/8"-11 flat socket head bolts. Apply blue
Loctite to the threads of the bolts prior to installation.
7. Repeat process as required.
8. Connect the system cables from platform to platform. When completed, connect
cables to any channel (CH 1 - CH 6) on the PT20 CPU. Each platform contains its
own electronics with memory and will transmit identification data unique to that
platform. The weight from each platform will appear in a designated location on the
screen regardless of which connector the platform is plugged into.

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OPERATION
System Layout Diagram

Ramps
Platform
s

AX900 REPLACEMENT PARTS

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
603131 AX900 Load Cell and Foot
160085 AX900 15 Foot Interconnect Cable
160089 AX900 to CPU 50 Foot Homerun Cable
810032 AX900 Summing Board Assembly
81003 AX900 XRF Circuit Board Assembly
000861 AX900 Summing Box Pigtail Cable Assembly

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OPERATION
SCALE SET-UP (WIRED WHEEL LOAD SCALES)
Position the scales in the required configuration. Connect the scales in pairs to the
PT20. Ensure that the pairs are connected as shown below. When six scales are used,
scale numbers 5 and 6 should be paired to make up the third axle.

WIRELESS SCALE SET-UP

Position the scales as shown in the Wired Set-up section. Each scale must be
numbered and paired to a set of weigh axles (Pair 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and so on). The PT20
can manage up to 6 pairs of wireless scales (12 scales total).

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OPERATION
WEIGHING
When set-up has been completed, the system is ready to start weighing. Press the
ON/OFF key to turn on the PT20 CPU. Press the ZERO key, and then press the ZERO
key a second time to zero all platforms, or enter a scale channel number to zero one
channel when prompted. The PT20 CPU will automatically zero the pads when power is
applied to the system. A weigh system may have the capability to be configured so each
pad will retain a zero condition even when power is removed.
When the pads have been zeroed, a load can be applied. As the load is applied, the
screen will display the corresponding weight of each platform (Refer to the Axle
Accumulation Example on the following page for instructions on accumulating weight
and printing individual axle weights and total weight for a vehicle).

DISPLAY (AXLE ACCUM MODE)

When accessing the Axle Accumulation display mode, the screen will display the
current weight of each axle, the current group weight and the total accumulated weight.
1. Each current axle weight shown will be labeled AXL 1, AXL 2, AXL 3, AXL 4, AXL 5
or AXL 6 depending on the system configuration. AXL X (X = channel number)
represents the total weight of the left platform and the right platform.
2. The total of AXL 1 - 6 (labeled GRP x) is the current group weight with "x"
representing the current group number that is displayed. The number will increase
by 1 each time the Next Group key is pressed.
3. The total accumulated weight (labeled TOT) is displayed on the last line of the
screen. The weight shown is the accumulating total vehicle weight. The accumulated
weight includes the current group weight and any previous group weights for the
vehicle.
4. The unit of measure (lb or kg) is displayed on the right side of the screen on the total
weight.

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OPERATION
AXE ACCUMULATION EXAMPLE
Weighing a Vehicle with 3 Axle Groups
1. Press the USER INFO key to enter user and scale location information. The
available information fields are referenced below. Data entered in these fields is
saved for the current and future weighings until cleared.

INFORMATION FIELD
Scale Location
Scale User
Supervisor
User Defined Field

2. Position the scales. Refer to scale layout and scale set-up diagrams.
3. Press the VEHICLE INFO key to enter information for vehicle being weighed.
Information fields are defined below. Data entered in the information fields is
automatically cleared when weighing a new vehicle.

INFORMATION FIELD
License Plate
Plate State
DOT #
Owner/Driver
FHWA Class
Note
User Defined Field

4. Press the SET TARE key to enter in a TARE weight for the vehicle.
5. Press the ZERO key two times to zero all platforms.
6. Move the first axle group of the vehicle into position on the weighing platforms.
7. When the weight stabilizes, press the AXLE ACCUM key to accumulate the current
axle group. Press the NEXT GROUP key when the axle group accumulation is
completed. The PT20 will display the prompt; ROLL ON NEXT AXLE GROUP. The
screen is updated to show the next axle group number, GRP2.

NOTE: If the AXLE ACCUM or NEXT GROUP key is entered in error, press the
CLEAR key to revert to the previous setting.

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OPERATION
Weighing a Vehicle with 3 Axle Groups (continued)
8. Move the second axle group of the vehicle into position on the weighing platform.
9. When the weight stabilizes, press the AXLE ACCUM key to accumulate the current
axle group. Press the NEXT GROUP key when the axle group accumulation is
completed.
10. Move the third and final axle group of the vehicle into plosition on the weighing
platform.
11. When the weight stabilizes, press the AXLE ACCUM key to accumulate the last axle
group. The total vehicle weight is shown in the lower right corner of the screen. The
vehicle can be moved off the scales.
12. Vehicle Records
12.1 Print the Complete Vehicle Weight Ticket (all three axle group)
12.1.1 Press the PRINT key. Press the 1 key. The printer will also print USER
and VEHICLE fields when data has been entered, the TARE (if a TARE
has been set) and the computed net weight.
12.1.2 Enabling the SAVE ON PRINT option will automatically save any
weighing that is printed to the next available register. The register
number assigned will be on the printed ticket.
12.1.3 The vehicle weight ticket can be viewed before saving or printing. To
preview the ticket, press the PRINT key. Press the 2 key. Use the arrow
keys to toggle through the entire ticket.
12.2 Save Vehicle Data to Memory
12.2.1 Press the SAVE key. The PT20 screen will display the register number
of the vehicle ticket to be saved along with a prompt to confirm the
save. An option is provided to revise the register number (data range
from 1 - 2047) if required.
13. When the vehicle has completed the weight accumulation, press the NEXT
VEHICLE key to commence weight accumulation of the next vehicle.

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OPERATION
PT20 SCREEN VIEWS
The three screen shots on the left side of the page show the typical screen views for a
3-axle group vehicle weighing. The screen view on the right side of the screen shows
the information available when scrolling through the extended view feature using the
arrow keys to view individual CH weights.
1st Axle Group

AXL1: 00
AXL2: 10650
AXL3: 00 2nd Axle Group (Table shows expanded
GRP1: 10650 view) Scrolling up and down using the arrow
TOT : 10650 lb keys. The screen will display 5 rows at a
time.

2nd Axle Group

CH 1: 10000 lb
AXL1: 17150 CH 2: 7150
AXL2: 17200 CH 3: 10000
AXL3: 00 CH 4: 7200
GRP2: 34350 CH 5: 00
TOT : 45000 lb CH 6: 00
AXL1: 17150
3rd Axle Group AXL2: 17200
AXL1: 16250 AXL3: 00
AXL2: 00 GRP2: 34350
AXL3: 15550 TOT : 45000 lb
GRP3: 31800
TOT : 76800 lb

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OPERATION
PT20 SCREEN VIEWS – EXTENDED VIEW MODE
Steps 1 - 7 provide a summary of the Extended View weighing mode.

Step 1
When in Extended View, the screen will show zero weights across all entries. Press the
NEXT VEHICLE key if there is still a total weight displayed from the previous weighing.

AXL1: 00
AXL2: 00
AXL3: 00
GRP1: 00
TOT : 00 lb

Step 2
Move the first axle(s) group into position on the weighing platform. The following screen
represents 1 axle on the second set of scales.

AXL1: 00
AXL2: 10650
AXL3: 00
GRP1: 10650
TOT : 00 lb

Step 3
When the weight stabilizes, press the AXLE ACCUM key to accumulate the first axle
group.

AXL1: 00
AXL2: 10650
AXL3: 00
GRP1: 10650
TOT : 10650 lb

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OPERATION
Step 4
1. When the first axle group accumulation is complete, press the NEXT GROUP
key to proceed to the second group.
2. The screen will briefly display the message; ROLL ON NEXT AXLE GROUP.
3. Move the second axle(s) group into position on the weighing platform. The
following screen represents 2 axles on the first and second sets of scales.

AXL1: 17150
AXL2: 17200
AXL3: 00
GRP1: 34350
TOT : 10650 lb

Step 5
1. When the weight stabilizes, press the AXLE ACCUM key to accumulate the
current axle group.

AXL1: 17150
AXL2: 17200
AXL3: 00
GRP1: 34350
TOT : 45000 lb

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OPERATION
Step 6
1. When the second axle group accumulation is complete, press the NEXT GROUP
key to proceed on to the next group.
2. The screen will briefly display the message; ROLL ON NEXT AXLE GROUP.
3. Move the third and final axle group into position on the weighing platform.
4. The following screen represents 2 axles on the first and third sets of scales.

AXL1: 16250
AXL2: 00
AXL3: 15550
GRP1: 31800
TOT : 45000 lb

Step 7
1. When the weight stabilizes, press the AXLE ACCUM key to accumulate the last
axle group.

AXL1: 16250
AXL2: 00
AXL3: 15550
GRP1: 31800
TOT : 76800 lb
Step 8
Vehicle weighing is complete. The vehicle can be moved off the scales. Vehicle data
can be printed or saved.
1. To proceed to the next vehicle without printing or saving vehicle data, press the
NEXT VEHICLE key and then the CLEAR key to reset the total vehicle weight.
The next vehicle can be moved to the scales.

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OPERATION
DISPLAY (ARM/COG MODE)
When the PT20 CPU is in the ARM/CENTER OF GRAVITY (ARM/COG) display mode,
the screen will display the weight of each axle, the total weight and the Center of Gravity
(COG) of the vehicle. When in the ARM/COG mode, the ARM of each axle can be
displayed by pressing the SHOW ARM key and then setting the ARM distance by
pressing the SET ARM key. Follow the screen prompts to enter the ARM distances for
each scale.

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MENU
MAIN MENU
Press the MENU key to access the MAIN Menu. The MAIN Menu provides access to
five menu options; Settings, Options, USB/RS232, Radio Options and Calibration.
Specific instructions for each menu option are referenced on the following pages.

1: SETTINGS
2: OPTIONS
3: USB/RS232
4: RADIO OPTIONS
5: CALIBRATION

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MENU
MENU OPTIONS
MENU PARAMETER NOTES DEFAULT
1 SETTINGS
1 # OF SCALES 1 - 12 2
2 RENUM SCALE Renumber individual scale (1 - 12) 1
3 AVERAGE RATE 1 - 150 2
4 LAT/ALT Latitude 0 - 90deg, altitude 0 - 7000ft 45 deg. 0 ft.
SETPOINTS
5 ENABLE SETPOINT 4 set points available 0 - 99999 0 (all)
AUDIO ALARM Available on all set points, Yes or No no (all)
6 AUTO OFF 0 240 (in minutes, 0 = off) 0
ANALOG OUTPUT
7 1: SET CAPACITY 0 - 999999 (in current units, lb or kg) 0
2: OUTPUT TYPE 6 mA and V options, 0 = disabled 0
8 SETTINGS VIEW 0 - 42 1
2 OPTIONS
1 INPUT MODE For CH1 - 6: Analog or Digital Digital (all)
PROTOCOL MODE Standard, Low Power, or None Standard
2
INTERFACE BAUD 9600 or 115200 9600
3 CG/ACCUM MODE Axle Accum or ARM/COG Mode Axle Accum
4 TOTAL ALWAYS Yes or No Yes
5 MOTION CHECK Yes or No Yes
6 SAVE ON PRINT Yes or No Yes
7 lb/kg ENABLE Yes or No Yes
8 LAT/ALT PROT Yes or No Yes
9 REMOTES OFF Yes or No No
0 READ-ONLY Yes or No No
3 USB/RS232
USB OUTPUT Off, Continuous, Ticket Print Off
USB BAUD RATE Selectable from 1200 - 921600 115200
1
USB-CTS ENABLE Yes or No No
USB CONT. DATA current tot, accum tot, multi-line Current Total
RS232 OUTPUT off, continuous, ticket print Off
RS232 BAUD RATE selectable from 1200 - 921600 9600
2
232-CTS ENABLE Yes or No No
RS232 CONT. DATA current tot, accum tot, multi-line Current Total

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MENU
Menu Options (continued)

MENU PARAMETER NOTES DEFAULT

4 RADIO OPTIONS
ENABLE WIRELESS Yes or No Yes
RF CHANNEL 1 - 12 1
1
PAN ID 0 - 65534 8000
ENCRYPTION KEY 0 - 65534, 0 = no encryption 0
5 CALIBRATION
1 GRADS Selectable 1 lb
2 GRAD BREAKPOINT Three breakpoints 0 - 199999 0, 0, 0
3 ADJ CAL/CAP Refer to Calibration section
4 AZT off, 0.6, 1.0, 3.0 or 0.5 grads 1.0 grad
5 ZERO RANGE off, 1%,2%,5% (w/ err msg choices) Off
6 RAW COUNTS Factory diagnostics use only
7 LOADCELL TYPE CH1 to 6. 4-wire or 6-wire 4-wire (all)
8 DUAL CHANNEL Yes or No No
9 DEFAULT CPU Refer to Calibration section

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MENU
SETTINGS MENU
To access the SETTINGS Menu, press the MENU key and select Menu option 1
(SETTINGS). The following Settings selections will be displayed.

ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

1 # of SCALES Enter the number of scales (1 -12) in the system. 2
RENUM The RENUM SCALES function provides the ability to change
2 SCALES the number assigned to a specific scale.
1
The AVERAGE RATE function sets the number of weight
readings (1 -150) to be averaged and then displayed as the
AVERAGE
3 RATE
final value. Setting a higher number of readings will result in a 2
more stable final weight value. However, it may take longer to
calculate the final value.
LAT/ALT mode is used to set the current latitude and altitude
of the scales used in the weighing operation. Available
settings are Latitude: 0 to 90 degrees in 5 degree increments
4 LAT/ALT
and Altitude: 0 to 7000 ft. in 1000 ft. increments. NOTE: The
45/0
LAT/ALT PROT function must be disabled prior to setting or
adjusting the current latitude and altitude.
The PT20 can establish and monitor four set points: 1, 2, 3
and 4. Set points may be numbered between 0 and 199999.
5 SET POINTS
An audible alarm can be enabled for each set point to sound
0
an alert when the specified weight is reached.
When enabled, the AUTO OFF function will automatically
power down the unit after a specified amount of time has
6 AUTO OFF
elapsed. AUTO OFF can be set from 0 - 240 minutes. Select 0
0
to disable the function.
The ANALOG OUTPUT function programs the PT20 CPU to
provide an industrial analog output. The voltage output of the
analog output will scale to the capacity entered. Output
voltage options are; 4 to 20mA, 0 - 20mA, 0 -10V, +/-10V, 0 -
ANALOG
7 OUTPUT
5V and +/-5V. To set up an analog output, select item #1 SET 0
CAPACITY. Enter the desired weight. For example. If a weight
of 20,000 lbs. is entered and a 4 - 20mA output is selected, a
total weight of 10,000 lbs. will provide an analog output of
12mA (mid-point of the 4 to 20mA range).
The SETTINGS VIEW mode is a diagnostic tool that will read
SETTINGS
8 VIEW
the settings of any scale in the system. Select a scale and 1
press ENTER to read the settings for that scale.

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MENU
OPTIONS MENU
To access the OPTIONS Menu, press the MENU key. Select Menu option 2
(OPTIONS). The following Option settings will be displayed.

ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

The INPUT MODE option sets the type of load cell (digital or
analog) connected to the channel connectors (1 - 6) of the
indicator.
1. To change the load cell type connected to the channel
connectors, select menu item 1 (INPUT MODE).
2. Press the number of the channel to be changed and
1 INPUT MODE
toggle through to the desired setting. When channels 1 - 3
Digital (all)
have been set, press the ENTER key.
3. Set channels 4 - 6. Select the channel number to be
changed and toggle through to the desired setting.
4. When channels 4 - 6 have been set, press the ENTER key
to exit the menu.
The PROTOCOL MODE adjusts the radio power settings.
1. To change the radio settings, select menu Item 2
(PROTOCOL MODE).
PROTOCOL 2. Press any of the arrow keys to toggle through the Protocol
2 MODE selections. When the desired mode is displayed, press the Standard
ENTER key. The PT20 will send the command to set all
radios to the selected mode.
3. Select an Interface Baud Rate, 9600 or 115200. 9600
CG/ACCUM The CG/ACCUM mode will toggle the PT20 to display in either
3 MODE the ARM/COG or the AXLE ACCUM mode.
Axle Accum

When enabled (YES), the TOTAL line will show the total for all
TOTAL pads even if an error exists on one pad. When disabled (NO),
4 ALWAYS the weight on a pad in an error condition will not be included in
Yes
the weight total.
When the MOTION CHECK function is enabled (YES) any
movement of the weight on a scale will trigger the PT20 to
stop weight accumulation and disable printing. Weight
displayed on the screen will not stabilize. When motion is
MOTION detected, the PT20 CPU will wait approximately 15 seconds
5 CHECK for the load to stabilize. If motion is still detected after 15
Yes
seconds have elapsed, the accumulate function and print
action will be cancelled. The PT20 will return to normal
weighing mode. To enable motion detection, enter 1 for YES.
Enter 2 (NO) to disable the motion detect feature.

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MENU
Options Menu (continued)

ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

SAVE ON When enabled (YES), the indicator will save the data
6 PRINT automatically when a record is printed.
Yes
The lb/kg unit of measure function sets the weight to be
7 lb/kg ENABLE displayed in either pounds or kilograms. Select YES to enable Yes
the lb/kg function.
The LAT/ALT PROT mode protects the latitude and altitude
settings from being changed or adjusted. When the LAT/ALT
PROT function is enabled, the LAT/ALT option accessed in
8 LAT/ALT PROT
SETTINGS menu is disabled, preventing the PT20 from
Yes
setting latitude and altitude positions. Select YES to enable
the LAT/ALT PROT mode.
The REMOTES OFF function gives the PT20 CPU ON/OFF
control of all platform scales connected to the PT20. When the
system is powered up, all scales connected to the PT20 will
9 REMOTES OFF
turn on. When the system is powered down, all of the scales
No
will shut down. Select YES to enable the REMOTES OFF
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MENU
USB/RS232 SETTINGS
To access the USB/RS232 Menu, press the MENU key. Select Menu option 3
(USB/RS232). The following USB/RS232 selections will be displayed.

ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

1. Select menu item 1 (USB OUTPUT).
2. Use any arrow key to scroll through the three USB Output
settings; OFF, CONTINUOUS and TICKET PRINT. When Off
the desired setting is highlighted, press the ENTER key.
3. Use any arrow key to scroll through the available Baud
1 USB OUTPUT Rate settings. When the desired Baud Rate is displayed, 115200
press the ENTER key.
4. Enable CTS Line for USB. Command activates a CLEAR No
to SEND line for the USB output.
5. Select output type: Current Total, Accumulated Total or Current
Multi-Line. Total
1. Select menu item 2 (RS232 OUTPUT).
2. Use any arrow key to scroll through the three RS232
Output settings; OFF, CONTINUOUS and TICKET PRINT. Off
When the desired setting is highlighted, press the ENTER
key.
3. Select RS232 OUTPUT. Use any arrow key to scroll
2 RS232 OUTPUT
through the Baud Rate settings. When the desired Baud 9600
Rate is displayed, press the ENTER key.
4. Enable CTS Line for RS232. The command activates a No
CLEAR to SEND line for the RS232 output.
5. Select output type: Current Total, Accumulated Total or Current
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MENU
RADIO OPTIONS MENU
To access the RADIO OPTIONS Menu, press the MENU key. Select Menu option 4
(RADIO OPTIONS). The following Radio Option selections will be displayed.

ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

1. ENABLE WIRELESS.
a. Press any arrow key to toggle through the settings
displayed on the Enable Radio screen. When the
desired setting is selected, press the ENTER key. Yes
b. Select YES under the ENABLE WIRELESS option to
enable wireless operation.
c. To disable the wireless option, select NO under the
ENABLE WIRELESS option. The screen will return to
the previous view.
2. Enter Wireless Channel. Select the channel (1 to 12) the
radios will be tuned to. When the channel number has 1
been selected, press the ENTER key.
3. Enter Wireless Pan ID. Select the Pan ID the scales will
be operating under (0 to 65534). When the Pan ID number 8000
has been selected, press the ENTER key.
4. Enter Wireless Encryption Key. If an encryption key is
ENABLE
1 required, enter a number between been entered, press the
WIRELESS 0
ENTER key. If encryption is not required, enter 0.
5. The display screen will present three options. Select one.
a. SET TO CPU. This option will only load the settings to
the PT20.
b. SET TO CPU AND SCALES. This option will load the
settings to the PT20 and the connected scales.
c. SET TO CPU AND PB SCALES. This option will load
the radio setting to the PT20 and push key (PB)
scales. (Example: Intercomp racing scales).
When option C is selected, the screen will display the
prompt PRESS AND HOLD SCALE KEY. Press and
hold the keys on the scales to enable the radio
programming mode. Press ENTER to load the settings
to the PT20 and the connected scales.
6. When an option has been selected, the PT20 will write the
settings and return to the previous display screen.

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MENU
CALIBRATION MENU
To access the CALIBRATION Menu, press the MENU key. Select Menu option 5
(CALIBRATION). The following Calibration selections will be displayed.

ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

1. To change the graduation setting, select menu item 1
(GRADS).
2. To change the graduation for a single scale, enter the
scale number. To change the graduation of all scales
connected to the indicator, enter 0.
1 GRADS 1 lb
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll to the desired
graduation size. When the graduation size is selected,
press the ENTER key.
4. The indicator will program the designated scales to the
selected graduation setting.
1. To change the graduation breakpoints settings select
menu item 2 (GRAD BREAKPOINTS).
2. To change the graduation breakpoints for a single scale,
enter the scale number. To change the graduation
breakpoints of all scales connected to the indicator, enter
0. All pads connected will have graduation break points
changed to the new value.
GRAD BREAK 3. A prompt will be displayed to select the desired
2
POINT breakpoints for the scale(s). 0, 0, 0
4. Up to three weight values (lb mode) can be selected
where the graduation size increases by one level.
EXAMPLE: If a pad has a capacity of 100K pounds with a
graduation of 1 lb. and graduation break points set at 10000,
20000 and 50000 lb, the pad will display the following ranges:
0 to 10000 by 1 lb, 10000 to 20000 by 2 lb, 20000 to 50000 by
5 lb and 50000 to 100000 by 10 lb.
1. Set capacity and (adjust) calibration.
2. The indicator can set up to 10 calibration points.
3. Setting less than 10 Calibration Points: When the last
3 ADJ. CAL/CAP calibration point has been set, press the EXIT key to store
the calibration settings and exit out of the menu.
4. Refer to the PAD CALIBRATION section for further
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MENU
Calibration Menu (continued)

ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

1. To change the AZT setting, select menu item 4
(AUTOMATIC ZERO TRACKING).
2. The AUTOMATIC ZERO TRACKING (AZT) size is the
maximum amount of weight displayed in grad divisions
AUTOMATIC that the PT20 can zero off.
4 ZERO 3. If the weight on a scale is under the AZT size, it will be 1.0 grad
TRACKING zeroed off.
4. Use any arrow key to toggle through the available grad
divisions (off, 0.6, 1, 3) settings.
5. Pads currently connected to the PT20 will have the AZT
size changed to the new value.
1. To change the ZERO RANGE setting, select menu item
#5 (ZERO RANGE).
2. ZERO RANGE is the maximum percentage of full capacity
that can be zeroed off without an error.
3. Use any arrow key to toggle through the grad division
settings (off, 1%, 2%, 5%, 1% NO ERR MSG, 2% NO
ERR MSG or 5% NO ERR MSG).
4. Default setting is OFF.
5 ZERO RANGE Off
5. Pads connected to the PT20 will have the ZERO RANGE
setting changed to the new value.
6. The ZERO key will not function if the reading is outside the
ZERO RANGE. The screen will display ZERO indicating a
zero error if the ZERO RANGE is set to 1%, 2% or 5%.
7. If one of the NO ERR MSG options is selected, the ZERO
key will not function when an attempt is made to zero the
scale outside the ZERO RANGE.
1. To enable the RAW COUNTS mode, select menu item 6
(RAW COUNTS).
2. The RAW COUNTS number is transmitted from the A/D
chip and is used for diagnostic purposes only.
6 RAW COUNTS
3. The pad can be toggled to display raw counts versus
weight.
4. When enabled, all pads connected to the indicator will
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MENU
Calibration Menu (continued)
ITEM MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT
1. To change the load cell type setting, select menu item 7
(LOAD CELL TYPE).
2. The LOAD CELL TYPE mode selects the type of load cell
(4 - wire or 6 - wire) connected to channel connectors (1 -
6) of the indicator.
3. Select the channel number to be changed.
LOAD CELL 4. Toggle through the channel to the desired setting.
7
TYPE 5. When the load cell types for channels 1 - 3 have been set, 4 - wire
press the ENTER key. (all)
6. To enter the load cell type for channels 4 - 6, toggle
through the channel to desired setting.
7. When the load cell types have been set for channels 4 to
6, press the ENTER key to save the entry and exit out of
the menu.
When the DUAL CHANNEL mode is enabled, each connected
scale will be split into two internal channels.
1. The DUAL CHANNEL mode should only be enabled when
DUAL
8
CHANNEL
connecting both scales of an axle pair to a single channel No
input of the PT20.
2. The DUAL CHANNEL mode is set at the factory and
should not require adjustment. The Default setting is NO.
1. The DEFAULT CPU menu has three settings available
that can be used to clear segments of the indicator
memory to factory default settings.
a. SETTINGS: Reset all internal settings.
b. CALIBRATION: Reset all internal calibration settings.
c. REGISTERS: Reset internal registers of all saved
data.
2. After selecting one of three DEFAULT CPU options, the
9 DEFAULT CPU screen will display a prompt requiring confirmation of the
selection by entering a specific confirmation number.
DEFAULT CPU WARNING
Each of the DEFAULT CPU options will clear a part of the
PT20 CPU memory. The DEFAULT CPU option should only
be attempted if a change in operating parameters of the
connected scale or data stored in the PT20 CPU is required.
Contact Intercomp Service (762-476-2531) for additional
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CALIBRATION
PAD CALIBRATION
INTRODUCTION
The calibration procedure set forth in following paragraphs will clear the
current calibration of a pad and replace it with a new calibration. To exit the
Calibration procedure, press the EXIT key. Contact Intercomp Service (762-
476-2531) for additional information.
1. To access the CALIBRATION Menu, some scales may require the scale calibration
menu be enabled. Refer to the scale user manual for information on accessing the
scale calibration menu.
2. All Intercomp pads are shipped from the factory in a calibrated condition.
3. When using dead weights to calibrate a pad, ensure that the correct latitude and
altitude is set. If the pad is calibrated using a force calibration press, the altitude
should be set to 0 feet and the latitude set to 45 degrees.
4. Calibration Accuracy: Optimum accuracy is achieved when calibration loads are
applied to the platform through a metal block separated from the platform by a thick
piece of hard rubber. This type of setup best simulates the load applied by a tire.
5. The PT20 employs a 1 - 10 point calibration feature that reduces the effects of non-
linearity in the pads.
5.1. Place up to (10) weights on the pad during calibration.
5.2. The first weight must be greater than zero, the second greater than the first, and
so on with the final weight less than or equal to the pad capacity.
5.3. If less than (10) calibration points are required, press the EXIT key (after the last
calibration point is entered) when prompted to enter the next calibration weight.
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CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
1. Access the CALIBRATION Menu by moving the RUN/CAL strap (refer to the
following photo) from RUN to CAL. Remove the (10) screws along the outside of the
top plate. Lift up the top plate to access the main CPU circuit board. The RUN/CAL
jumper is located near the center of the circuit board.

2. Press the MENU key. Select Menu option 5 (CALIBRATION) to access the
Calibration menu.
3. Select Calibration menu item 3 (ADJ. CAL/CAP).
4. Enter the scale number to be calibrated. (Enter 0 to calibrate all scales connected to
the system).
5. Follow the prompts displayed on the indicator screen.
6. When all of the load points have been applied and entered, press the EXIT key to
save the calibration and exit the menu. The indicator will automatically exit out of
the menu after the 10th point has been stored.
7. When the 1 - 10 point calibration has been completed for a specific scale, apply
power to the scale and then turn it off.
8. Verify the new calibration.
9. Return the RUN/CAL strap back to the RUN position to prevent accidental or
unauthorized adjustment of the calibration settings.

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PRINTER OPERATION
The PT20 CPU has an integrated 24 character roll printer. To extend PT20 battery life,
power to the printer can be disabled if an application does not require a printer. When
power is enabled, a blue LED will blink on power up. The blue LED will continue to blink
if the cover is open or the printer is out of paper. The printer has a key on the right front
of the unit to engage a paper feed.

Printer Ticket Example

The following printer ticket examples depict a vehicle weighing with 3 axles. The printout
length will vary depending on the number of pads in the system and the number of axle
groups accumulated for the vehicle printout.
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PRINTER OPERATION
SCOREBOARD
The output of the Wireless PT20 can be connected to a scoreboard to display
continuous, real-time information.
The signal is transmitted through the Serial I/O connector located on the front of the
PT20.
Serial I/O Pinout
SIGNAL PIN
TXD F
GND B

The transmitted signal has the following characteristics:

 Fixed 8 Data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
 Baud rate is configurable using the PRINTER BAUD RATE setting (menu item #1)
referenced in the USB/RS232 Settings Menu.
 The output swings from -9 VDC to +9 VDC.
The scoreboard output is an externally available signal designed to drive a numeric
overhead display such as the Intercomp LED Display or a computer RS232 input.

Connection to a 9-Pin PC Communication Port

PT20 CPU PC 9-PIN
F (TXD) 2 (RXD)
B (GND) 5 (GND)

Continuous Print Mode Transmitted Data: xxxxxxx<cr><lf>

Transmitted data is displayed in either NET or GROSS weight, whichever is currently
shown on the PT20 CPU display. Data is transmitted at a rate of once per second.
However, data transmission may be delayed when motion is detected.
The "xxxxxxx" field will vary in size depending on the length of the number and may
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PRINTER OPERATION
CONTINUOUS SERIAL OUTPUT
The PT20 can be set to output continuous data using the USB and/or RS232
connections (refer to the USB/RS232 section of the MENU options).
The following example shows the format for the continuous output. The line or lines will
be output at a rate approximately once per second. The total weight currently on the
scales is 14000 lb and the accumulated total weight is 25000 lbs.

Continuous Serial Output

If Current Total selected:

14000 lb<CR><LF>
If Accumulated Total selected:
25000 lb<CR><LF>
If Multi-Line is selected:
<ESC>~0 14000 lb<CR><LF> (Current Total)
<ESC>~1 25000 lb<CR><LF> (Accumulated Total)

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PRINTER OPERATION
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
The PT20 CPU has two integrated relays controlled by Set Points 1 and 2. Each relay
uses C/NO/NC contacts rated at 5A @ 250VAC or 30VDC.
Relay Outputs
RELAY CONNECTOR FUNCTION
A #1 C (Common)
B #1 NC (Normally Closed)
C #1 NO (Normally Open)
D #2 C (Common)
E #2 NC (Normally Closed)
F #2 NO (Normally Open)
G -NA-
H -NA-

RS232/Analog Outputs
RS232/ANALOG FUNCTION
A Set Point #1 (3.3V LL)
B Set Point #2 (3.3V LL)
C RS232 TX
D GND
E Vout (Analog Output)
F Shield
G lout (Analog Output)
H -NA-

Analog Load Cell / RS485 Digital Scale Interface Connections

CH1 – CH6 CONNECTORS FUNCTION
A + Excitation
B + Signal
C - Signal
D - Excitation / GND
E RS485-A
F Shield
G Digital cell power 7-12VDC
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PT20 CPU ERROR MESSAGES
MESSAGE DEFINITION
Information saved within the system has been lost or corrupted.
EEPROM ERROR. The PT20 requires configuration. Enter 911 to reset all internal
ENTER CODE calibration. Enter any number to skip to normal mode without
resetting calibration.
Batteries are discharging insufficient voltage. Turn power off and
LOW BATTERY
charge the batteries.
The PT20 is protected from accidental adjustment of calibration
CAL FEATURES settings with a jumper strap. After a calibration, the RUN/CAL
DISABLED. CHECK strap jumper is moved to the RUN position. To enable calibration,
RUN/CAL STRAP jumper must be moved to the CAL position. Refer to the
Calibration section for specific instructions.
If the display screen is blank when power is applied to the PT20
(a beep may be heard when pressing any key), initiate the
following steps:
BLANK DISPLAY 1. Press the RESET key.
2. Press the ADJUST SCREEN key.
3. Press and hold the up arrow key for approximately 40 seconds
DISPLAY LOCK-UP If the display screen locks-up or if the screen is blank (No beep is
or BLANK DISPLAY heard when pressing any key), press the RESET key.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PT20 PAD ERROR MESSAGES
PAD ERROR messages are displayed for a specific pad. Use the Up arrow key to scroll
through the pads to view individual pad weights or error messages.

MESSAGE DEFINITION
OFF No pad has been detected.
LOST A pad has been detected, but is no longer responding.
---- The pad has not responded since being issued a command.
Pad calibration has been lost or corrupted. Pad requires
EEPROM
calibration.
BAD REFERENCE. Analog sense leads not detected. If the 6-
BADREF
wire load cell mode is selected, check the sense leads.
BATT The pad is not getting sufficient power or may have a low battery.
ZERO The pad is zeroed outside the limit set by ZERO RANGE.
CAP The pad is over the calibrated capacity (+ 9 divisions).
LATALT Pad latitude/altitude settings do not match the PT20.
The pad UNITS setting does not match the PT20 UNITS setting.
UNITS
Toggle lb/kg for to establish the correct setting.

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HOW TO CONTACT INTERCOMP

Please provide the following information when requesting service for the PT20 CPU.
1. Item Description and Part Number (if available)
2. Serial Number(s) of Item (if available)
3. When was item purchased (mm/yyyy)?
4. Where was item purchased (company/location)?
For Intercomp Service call or fax:
(763)-476-2531
1-800-328-3336
FAX (763)-476-2613
Or complete the Service Support request form at:
http://www.intercompcompany.com/service-contact.html

Copyright Intercomp Company 2019

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Corporate Office
3839 County Road 116
Medina, MN 55340 U.S.A.
Tel. (763)-476-2531, 1-800-328-3336
Fax: (763)-476-2613
www.intercompcompany.com

Intercomp Service Department

3839 County Road 116
Medina, MN 55340 U.S.A.
Tel. (763)-476-2531, 1-800-328-3336
Fax: (763)-476-2613