BVH2214 GB

INTECONT® PLUS Belt Weigher
Operating Manual
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Contents
1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power ON · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
Signal Lamps· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
Normal Displays · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
Control In Normal Mode · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
Event Messages · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6
Function Distributor · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Display Test and Version Number · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Batching Mode · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
Visual Make-up · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11
Keyboard Mode · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11
Activate/Deactivate EasyServe · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
Prefeeder· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
Printing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
Zero Setting· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 16
Read Parameters · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17
3 Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7 Setting Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Function Distributor · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 33
Calibrating Functions· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 34
Belt Circuit LB · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 34
Tare TW· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 35
Weight Check CW · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 36
Set Time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 38
Simulation Mode · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 38
8 Service Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9. Parameterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Preselect Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Enter Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Parameters Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10 Event Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
System Messages S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Electrics E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Calibration C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Maximum H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Minimum L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Batching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
0539 11 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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How To Operate Your INTECONT· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 83

Mechanical Prerequisites · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 84
Electrical Prerequisites · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 84
Enter Parameters · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 85
Functional Check · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 86
Calibration · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 87
Check Using Check Weight · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 87
Check Belt Speed · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 88
Check Using Material · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 88
Automatic Zero Setting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 89
Belt Run Monitoring · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 89
Belt Influence Compensation BIC · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 90
Control for Point of Discharge CPD· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 90
Cosine Pendulum · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 91
Test Plug · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 91
12 Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Start / Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Batching Without Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Batching With Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Data Flow Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Connection Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Base Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Weighing Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
1. Effective Platform Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
2. Check Weight QPRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
3. Conveyor Belt Inclination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Printer Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
13 Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Replacing INTECONT PLUS FIP —> INTECONT PLUS VEG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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1 Overview
What Is The INTECONT: Display:
INTECONT PLUS is designed as measuring and 5 x 7 - dot matrix with 6 mm character height
evaluation system for
Upper display left : running message
Belt Weighers right : delivery rate in kg or t
Solids Flow Meters
Mass Flow Meters Lower display left : event messages
Mass Flow Feeders right : selectable
Weighfeeders feed rate, belt speed
Loss-in-weight Feeders etc.
Three system versions are available: Display can be changed over to American units.
1. Without option card (standard) LEDs:

2. With option card VFE 610V for additional 2 green and 3 red LEDs
input/outputs and printer Green LEDs : Ready
3. With option card for fieldbus Red LEDs : Error or limit value
VSS021V : Modbus/S5 messages
VPB 020V: Profibus
VCB020V: DeviceNet Keyboard:
VET020V: MODBUS/TCP
Flexible membranes with tactile touch
VET022V: ETHERNET/IP
gB Start/stop measurement
TU
This manual applies to belt weighers using the fully
equipped INTECONT variant. Preselect lower display
Select functions
i Reset counter
For Further Reading:
Fieldbus manual BVH2220 G FUNC Call function distributor and
event texts
O DEL
SS-RK512 (3964R) FH 458
Modbus (Comp) FH 525 Acknowledge event messages
Delete input
O Z1 = 1 2 0 0 0 kg
E1 I = 1 0 0 0 kg/h
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N ESC Abort function

The basic diagram shows all inputs and outputs.
f ENT Start function

Acknowledge input
P DAT Prepare input
B9 Enter parameters
KL Enter sign and decimal point
Some Definitions:
I = Feed rate in kg/hr or t/hr

Material amount discharged from belt
per unit time
O Z1 = 1500 kg
I= 100 kg/h
Z = Delivery rate in kg or t
Material amount fed out = feed rate x feed time
V = Belt speed in m/s
Q = Belt load in kg/m

Material weight on one belt meter
Measuring Principle:
Belt load Q and speed V are continuously measured

and multiplied. L/C = Load cell for acquisition of belt load Q
The result is feed rate I used to determine delivery
rate. D = Speed transducer
I in kg/hr S = Belt circuit sensor for automatic belt

Q in kg/m influence compensation BIC
V in m/s (non-standard)
Measurement techniques: 24 V = Power supply
n Precision AC voltage amplifier with continuous V = Speed transducer
correction of zero point and range
Q = Load cell
n Highly resolving analog-to-digital converter
The integrated method is designed to efficiently ANALOG= Analog output selectable for feed rate,
suppress line voltage interferences. belt load, belt speed
n 16-bit microcontroller SERIAL = Serial interfaces for printer and host
computer
n Unlimited storage of counter readings,
configuration and calibration data. MIN = Relay output for limit value monitoring
Open = MIN value exceeded down
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MAX = Relay output for limit value monitoring

Open = MAX value exceeded up
Feed rate, belt load, or belt speed, can be
monitoring separately for excess of MIN
and MAX values.
FAULT = Relay output for alarms

Open = Alarm
FULL = Relay output for full feed in batching

mode
Closed = full feed
DRIBBLE = Relay output for dribble feed

Closed = dribble feed
MOTOR = Control output for belt drive

Closed = ON
PREF. = Control output for prefeeder

Closed = On
RELEASE Release signal for totalization

= H = Release
ON/OFF = Start scale and totalization.

High = ON
OFF = Stop
Low = STOP
COUNTER= Pulse output for connection of external

totalizing counter
For simple measuring tasks, with constant belt speed,

speed transducer D can be omitted.
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Power ON Signal Lamps
During power failure
Counter readings
Counter pulses not yet output
Preselected normal displays
Service values, e.g. ON-time
Z1 = 2 5 0 0 kg
E1 I = 0 kg/h
remain stored for an endless period of time.
The internal clock continues running for approx. 5
days.
After power-on, display and lamps are automatically

tested before version number of system is displayed
for some seconds to be then replaced by the normal a (green) POWER OK
lights if all power supplies are OK.
displays.
b (green) CPU OK
lights if microprocessor is ready to
operate.
E1
Z1 = 2 5 0 0 kg
I = 0 kg/h
X (red) ALARM
flashes if an Alarm event is
available.
In addition, an event code appears
in lower display line.
Message E1
MIN (red) MIN LIMIT VALUE
reports power failure and can be defined as ALARM or lights if feed rate limit value is
WARNING. exceeded down.
ALARM:
Red lamp
flashing.
X
and message E1 are MAX (red) MAX LIMIT VALUE
lights if feed rate limit value is
To start scale, first acknowledge exceeded up.
message.
WARNING:
Signal lamp X remains dark, READY:
message E1 does not flash. The two green signal lamps must be lit, and no Alarm
Start/stop scale automatically or in message available.
manual. No acknowledgement is
required.
O Lets you acknowledge event

message.
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Normal Displays Control In Normal Mode
Upper Display g Start totalization

Prerequisite : External release signal
Left Rotating point as running message. available (selectable)
Scale has started, totalized amount START source (B06)
and feed rate are acquired. set to OP or Keyboard
In stop state of scale (point stands Mode active.
still) only belt load and belt speed are Feature : Rotating point in left field
measured. of upper display
Right Totalizing counter Z1
Lower Display B Stop totalization

Feature : Point stands still
Belt load and belt speed continue
Left Event message, alphanumerically
being measured.
coded, e.g. E1 for power failure.
Right
TU
Selectable display
i Reset totalizing counters.
Select display
1 Enter number of desired counter
(1 or 2).
Counter no. : _
O Z1 = 50 000 kg
Z2 = 60 0 kg/h Counter 3 cannot be reset. In case of
overflow, counting resumes from 0.
f Acknowledge input.
N Correct faulty input or accidental use
of DELETE key.
TU Select lower display
(see “Normal Display”).
Counter Z2 Z2 = 6000 kg
O Acknowledge event messages.
G
Counter Z3 Z3 = 1000 kg
Feed rate I = 1000 kg/hr Call further functions, e.g. display
Feed rate Ir = 50.00 % 1) event messages, calibration.
Belt load
Belt load
Q = 10.000 kg/m
Qr = 50.0% 2) N Exit function distributor.
Belt speed V = 0.0500m/s
Batching displays Zb, ZI, Zd, Nb 3)
1) related to nominal feed rate

2) related to nominal belt load
3) see “Batching Mode”.
Display formats and units of counters Z1, Z2, Z3 and I

can be selected separately.
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Acknowledgement:
Event Messages If cause of fault is still present,
underscores are faded out.
Definitions
n WARNING 2 Display permanent, not
underscored
All important scale functions are internally monitored,
and faults are reported by event message.
Acknowledgement:
None
For troubleshooting details, see “ Event Messages”
item.
n IGNORE No event monitoring, save
MIN/MAX messages via contact
outputs and signal lamps.
Z1 = 2500 kg If several events occur at the same time, the most

E1 I = 0 kg/h significant event is displayed first.
Priority: Alarm, Warning 1, Warning 2
Message E1 Power Failure

Operation
Group code (e.g. E) and number (e.g. 1) appear in left
O
field of lower display.
In addition, an explanatory text can be called up. Acknowledge events of ALARM and
WARNING 1 classes after
The events are organized into 4 classes. The elimination of fault. If several events
assignment between event and class can be selected are available, acknowledge one
using relevant parameter. after the other.
n ALARM Display is underscored and

flashes.
Red signal lamp X flashes. Display event texts:
G Call function distributor.

Totalization stops, scale is
inoperable. TU Scroll “Show Event” function into
lower display field.
Start:
If cause of Alarm has been
f Select function.
removed and error message

acknowledged.
Acknowledgement:
If cause of Alarm has not been
removed, flashing stops but
message is still on display.
n WARNING 1 Display permanent and

underscored Totalization goes on.
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Minimum L L1 I < MIN

L2 Load < MIN
L3 v < MIN
1. Event S 2 = O 0 7 L4 L/C Input < MIN
No Release
I = Feed Rate
V = Belt Speed
Display shows
L/C = Load Cell
event name e.g. No Release
event code e.g. S2 * Fault on device or cabling
and a note e.g. Parameter O07.
The note informs the operator of relevant parameter.
TU Let you view various events.

N
Contact Outputs
Return to normal displays. General Alarm available until acknowledged
MIN/MAX Outputs independent of event class,

List of Events active also in IGNORE class.
Limit values are reported as long
The events are listed in accordance with display as event is available and only
priority. with active scale.
System messages S1 Memory Error

S2 No Release*
S3 Scale Maintenance ON
S4 Maintenance Interval
Electrics
S7 Simulation active
S9 Host Communication
Electrics E1 Power Failure

E2 Namur Error Tacho*
E3 Namur Error Sensor*
Material flow B1 Out of Tolerance

B4 BATCH Actual Value MAX
Calibration C C1 L/C Input *

C2 Tacho Input *
C3 Belt Skew
C4 Belt Drift
C5 Tare Correction > MAX
C7 ZERO Time
C8 Slip Error
C9 Tare Diff > MAX
Maximum H H1 I > MAX

H2 Load > MAX
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B = If batching mode is selected, you can access

Function Distributor additional functions in main distributor.
The function distributor lets you call further functions, Abort Batch
or dialogs. Deselect Batch

If no event is available, display shows
Batch Number
Print Batch
Make-up
function selected last. Next = Belt Empty
f Start function.
N Return to normal display and/or
abort function.
S = Calibrating functions protected by password.
Prompt is output after call of function.
E = If an event is available
Z = Iif activated via parameter

Function
Moving through function distributor has no effect on
Display Events
weighing functions.
TU Scroll through function distributor

Display Test and Version Number
Lets you check displays and signal lamps.

Display Events
Test Display
E
G Call display test.
1. Display elements flash
TU
START/STOP Prefeeder Z
rhythmically.
Service Values
2. Version number is displayed for
Batch Number B
f
apr. 3 s.
Print Counter Readings
>0< Zero Set
Test terminates automatically.
START/STOP Keyboard Mode
Activate/Deactivate EasyServe
Programming
Calibrating Functions S
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Read Parameters VBW 20600-00 2482
Enter Parameters S
Load Default Parameters S
Print Parameters
Status Report Example:
Tare S VBW : Belt Weigher

START/STOP Simulation 20600-00 : Version number
Check Weight S
Imp/Belt Circuit S
Set Time S
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Select Batching Mode

Batching Mode
Selection of batching mode enables batching,
Additional Displays however, no batch is started yet.
Prerequisite: Scale OFF

O Z1 = 2500 kg
ZI = 400 kg
TU Scroll “Select Batch” into display
field.
f Select function.
Upper display : If batching mode is selected, a System prompts for input of batch setpoint.
totals sign is displayed left of If batch is selected from external PC, setpoint input is
running message. omitted.
Lower display : Use cursor keys to scroll 4 Enter Setpoint
additional values into display field.
Setpoint prompt is output automatically upon selection
U 1. Zb = Batch setpoint or can be started in manual when batch is complete
(scale OFF).
2. ZI = Batch actual value If batching mode is deselected or a batch is running,
Amount already no input is possible.
discharged When presetting batch setpoint via fieldbus
(Parameter I09 Batch Source = FB), no input is
3. Zd = Batch residual value possible either. This also applies to the input of batch
Amount not yet number and make-up setpoint.
discharged
P Prepare setpoint input.
Zd = Zb - ZI 19 Enter setpoint in kg or t
Max. 9 digits including decimal
4. Nb = Consecutive batch point.
number The unit is that of counter 1.
Use “Batch Number”
function to set initial value.
. Setpoint Batch
Before a batch starts, ZI and Zd indicate the amounts Zb = . . . . . . kg
fed out during previous batch.
If you deselect batching mode (Deselect Batch functi-
on), displays are disabled but enabled again upon
next selection.
The display format corresponds to the format of

counter 1. f Acknowledge input.
N Abort input, old setpoint remains
stored.
O Delete faulty digits.
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Start and Abort Make-up
g Start batch, process starts.

Lets you add a selected amount of material to a batch
aborted or complete.
Prerequisites : Running batch complete, scale OFF.
Display ZI moves from 0 towards No batch printout.
setpoint
Display Zd moves from setpoint Display ZI : Batch actual setpoint resumes from
towards 0. achieved value.
B Abort batch. Display Zd : Batch residual value remains
unchanged.
Batching continues upon next start
command. Display Zbn : Make-up setpoint
Deselect Batch Display Zdn : Batch residual value of make-up

amount
Lets you deselect batching mode, i.e. mode is removed Zdn = Zbn - make-up amount
from active functions available. already fed.
Totals sign disappears from upper display, batching You can scroll all displays into lower display field
values ZI, Zd, Zb and Nb are no longer available, but using cursor keys.
remain stored. Zdn and Zbn are available only until start of next
Prerequisites : Batch complete, or aborted using batch.
“Abort Batch” function; scale OFF.
GT
GT
Call function distributor and select
“Make-up” function.
f
Call function distributor,
select “Deselect Batch” function,
f
Acknowledge.
and acknowledge. System prompts for input of
make-up setpoint Zbn in kg or t.
The units is that of Counter 1.
Use “Select Batch” function to reactivate batching
mode.
Old values ZI, Zd, Zb and Nb can be viewed again. P Until start of make-up, setpoint Zbn
can be changed.
gB
Abort Batch
Start or abort make-up
This function lets you abort a running batch, i.e.
batching immediately stops.
Batching mode remains selected.
If make-up batch is complete, normal batch starts
New batch starts upon next start command, old batch upon next start command.
is not resumed. For new make-up, call function again.
Use “Make-up” function to complete old batch. “Abort Batch” function also aborts make-up
GT
operations.
Call function distributor and select
“Abort Batch” function.
f Acknowledge.
You can also abort batch using the P02 contact.
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Batch Number Nb
Visual Make-up
Select a number incrementing by 1 after start of every
new batch.
A batch report can be printed only if batch is complete
The consecutive number is printed in batch report and
(setpoint reached).
indicated in lower display line.
Belonging to previous batch, make-up operations are If an unspecified amount is to be batched using the
not counted. START/STOP keys, the results can be printed using a
GT Call function distributor and select
“Batch Number” function.
little trick:
1. Call “Select Batch” function.
f
2. Enter very high batch setpoint,
Acknowledge. e.g. 999999999 kg.
Prompt Nb = —- is output. 3. Scroll batch actual value ZI into lower display field.
f Acquire input.
4. Start scale.
N
5. If desired amount ZI is reached, stop scale.
Abort input. 6. Call “Abort Batch” function.
Old number remains stored. 7. Start printing
(see “Print Batch”).
Current number can be changed also while a batch is

running.
Make-up can be performed only before print
Next = Belt Empty command. To start next batch, resume from item 4.
One-off changeover to clearance mode.

Next batch is controlled via prefeeder. When batch is Keyboard Mode
complete, conveyor belt still performs approx. 1/2 belt
circuit.
This function lets you place the selected control
Prerequisites : Scale OFF, source for
batch complete,
prefeeder control present and Start/Stop
active.
Batching mode without clearance. on the INTECONT keyboard. If you deselect Keyboard
Mode, the old source is active again. When changing

“Next - Belt Empty” function.
over from external source (e.g. serial) to keyboard, the
Start/Stop status remains stored; vice versa, the
external signal is active.
f Acknowledge.
g
“Start Keyboard Mode” or “Stop
Start batch. Keyboard Mode” functions.
Display feature:
You will know Keyboard Mode by the rectangle in the
upper left display field.
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Activate/Deactivate EasyServe Printing
This function lets you control your INTECONT using The printing functions are available only if the option
the “EasyServe” PC service tool. card is present.

“Activate EasyServe” function.
Print Batch
The batch report can be printed:

1. using “Print Batch” function
Enter communication parameters using Block R.
2. automatically after each complete batch
(Parameter J02 = YES).
Note: Upon power failure, the current Start of printing disables the “Make-up” function for the
status is stored, i.e. the “Activate current batch.
EasyServe” function needs not be Prerequisites : Batch complete, scale OFF.
reselected. Print format : Order of sequence, line and column
divisions can be selected at will
(Parameter Block J).
GT
Connection to PC can also be made using a 9-pole
SUB-D connector on X4 (RS 232 only) or a Phoenix Call function distributor and select
connector on X5 (RS232, RS422 or RS485). “Print Batch” function.
See also Wiring Diagram in chapter DETAILS. Start function.
N Abort printing.
Prefeeder
The “Start/Stop Prefeeder” function lets you activate or

deactivate prefeeder. Select “Start”, and INTECONT Batch Nummer 40
will control your prefeeder. In Stop state, material flow 20.11.02 16:49:41
is interrupted and scale can be tared. Batch Setpoint 0.150 t
Batch Actual Val. 0.150 t
Totalizer 1 0.806t
Prerequisites : External prefeeder present and Totalizer 2 806.47 kg
controlled by INTECONT. Zero Set beforer 19 min.
Activate function using parameter
N 01. Events
E1 Power Failure O01

“Start Prefeeder” or “Stop Prefeeder”
function.
f Start control signal. Batch Number: Consecutive number of batch
20.11.02: Date and time
Batch Setpoint: Preset batch amount
Batch Actual Val.: Amount batched (actual value)
Totalizer 1:
Totalizing counter 1
Totalizer 2: Totalizing counter 2
Zero Set before: Feeder run time after last taring or
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Print Counter Readings (FMZ), Quantity Report Print Events
This report is identical with the batch report, however, Parameter J03 lets you select/deselect printout of
the numerical values are identified as sub-totals by event messages.
the # symbol.
There are 3 options:
If no batching mode is selected, batch number, batch
setpoint and batch actual value are not printed. This 1. No printout (NO)
type of report figures as “Quantity Report”.
2. Print events (error)
Batch actual value [kg] # 998 #
3. Print events and counter readings (YES)
etc.
(see “Printer Counter Readings”)
Call:
20.11.02 11:45:21 L2 W1 Load > MAX
1) Use “Print Counter Readings” function.
20.11.02 11:59:01 L2 W1 Load < MIN
Unlike the “Print Batch” function, printing is
possible during running batch.
2) Printed automatically upon every event printout

(Parameter J03 = YES)
L2 :
Event code
Print Parameters W1 :
Error class, e.g. WARNING 1
Event has occurred
:
Print complete parameter list with current values. Cause removed, event acknowledged, if
:
Inputs differing from default values are identified by *. required.
The list is complete with all possible event messages Load<MIN: Explanation
and the current hardware assignment.
Event is displayed on INTECONT as long as

PARAMETER PRINTOUT
available.
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For more information, see “Event Messages” item.
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BLOCK A Dialog Behaviour

01 Language ENGLISH
02 Units SI
BLOCK B Rated Data

01 Feed Rate Unit ——— kg/h
02 Nominal Feed Rate * 1,000 t/h
etc.

“Print Parameters” function.
f Start function.
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Print Zero Setting Results
The result of the automatic zero setting function can STATUS REPORT INTECONT PLUS
be printed automatically after every belt circuit. 25.11.02 13:37:12
Prerequisite:Parameter H 01 = YES (Auto Zero Active)
Software : VBW 20600-01 2482
Parameter H09 = YES Hardware version :1
Option card version :1
Station address :1
Tare correction is the total of all zero point changes; -------------------------------
total tare additionally includes the basic tare. Latest Report of: 25.11.02 12:13:13
------------ -------------------
Values correspond to same-name parameters SPC values:
D 03/05. Zero Set before : 4086 min
Voltage ON-time : 68 h
Feeder ON-time : 68 h
Latest password entry of : 22.11.02 17:02:12
Latest matkor change : 15.11.02 15:02:34
K05 SPC Time :1h

K06 SPC Filter : 1.00 h
Print Zero Setting Results Feed rate
Mean value Imitt : 0.15 %
Total Tare [kg/m] 50,23 Tare Correction T [kg/m] 1,56 Variance : 0.09 %
Belt load Q MAX :0%
Time Q MIN :0%
Totalizer 3 : 510 t
Belt skew : 0.00 %
Belt Drift : 0.00 cm
Latest taring results (max. 5) T in % of Qnenn

22.11.02 16:04:05 : 12.99 %
21.11.02 16:11:22 : 30.75 %
21.11.02 16:10:53 : 33.40 %
22.11.02 16:05:22 : 12.99 %
22.11.02 16:04:43 : 12.99 %
Status Report
Test weight check of 16.06.03 16:23:17
25.11.02 09:06:28
The status report can be printed at any time. Set/Act 0.9643
Reported are previous events, calibration results, and N05 BIC Active NO
SPC measurement values, e.g. feed rate variance. Events since power on
1 * H03 v> MAX
1 * C07 Set Time To Zero
1 * E01 Power Failure
SPC = Statistic Process Control
For individual data, see “Service Values” item.

“Status Report” function.
Zero Set before:
Zero point corrected by taring program or
f
manual/automatic zero setting.
Start function.
N Abort printing at any time.
Voltage ON-time:
Total voltage ON-time.
Feeder ON-time:
Total ON-time of conveyor belt and INTECONT.
Last password entry on:

Date of last password input for start of a service function
or parameter change.
Latest matkor change:

The matkor parameter lets you change feed rate and
totalization range.
SPC time:
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SPC filter: Feed Rate Diagram

Filter time for SPC values “mean value” and “variance”
Printed automatically after status report, the feed rate
Mean value Imitt: diagram shows the current feed rate value in percent
Feed rate mean value exponentially filtered using the of nominal feed rate. The report period is determined
SPC filter time related to nominal feed rate. by Parameter K 05 “SPC Time” .
Variance:
Feed rate variance related to the square of nominal feed Feed Rate in Percent Pnenn
rate. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 %
Belt load QMAX: - 6h * 5,000 t/h

Maximum belt load during last few hours limited by SPC - 5h * 10,000 t/h
time related to nominal belt load. - 4h * 20,000 t/h
- 3h >
- 2h * 40,000 t/h
Time Q < MIN:
- 1h * 50,000 t/h
Total time during which belt load was below Qmin - 0h * 50,000 t/h
(Parameter F 05), evaluated over the past few hours
(SPC time).
Last taring results (max. 5):

Results (total tare) of last 5 zero point or tare corrections, The actual diagram resolution is higher than shown in
related to nominal belt load. sample.
Feed rate 50 dots for nominal feed rate
Test weight check on : Time : 32 dots for time K 05
Date and time of last check using check weight, Units : t/h, h
performed using “Weight Check CW” setting program. Initialisation : upon power-up and change of
Parameter K 05.
BIC active: Symbol “>” : Feed rate exceeds 140 %
indicates whether automatic belt influence
compensation is active, or not.
Events report:
lists number and type of events occurred after last
printout.
If no report has been printed yet, counting starts from
time of power-up.
Counter 3:
Totalizing counter 3
Belt skew:
indicates change in belt length in % of total belt length
(Parameter D06).
Belt drift:
indicates belt drift in cm.
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Zero Setting
0. Dev. 70.2 %
The zero setting program is designed to acquire the belt Tarkor 1.12 %
weigher’s zero point error over one or multiple integer
belt circuits.
In normal mode, value is used to correct current
measuring result.
If no automatic mode is selected, use program in regular
intervals. Upper display: Deviation of zero point from
During zero setting, totalizing counters stop counting. previous zero setting operation in %
of nominal belt load.
Prerequisite:1. Conveyor belt totally unloaded. Dev = + : error increased
If necessary, abort program. Dev = - : error decreased.
User “Start Prefeeder” function, if Lower display: Deviation of zero point from basic
available. tare in % of nominal belt load.
Taring program corrects basic tare
2. Belt running, during calibration.
indicated automatically.
Acquire result, or view for information and reject.
f
3. No batch active; batching mode can
remain active. Acquire result.
Scale zero point is corrected.
Call:
N Abort program.
G Call Zero Setting function and start.

Result is rejected.
TU If belt is not running, program aborts

and requests START. Restart prefeeder.
f Event messages:
1- C7 Zero setting time elapsed.

Program running:
Deselect message, if not desired.
2- Value Excessive
Zeroing range exceeded; clean
0. >0< 70.2 %
Tarkor 1.12 % scale and retare, if necessary.
3. Note:
The function setting to zero can also be
started via the digital input P05. The
program is started by a positive flank of the
Upper display: Residual run time in % of total run contact. The result is automatically accepted
time. if it is within the admissible zero setting limit
Lower display: Zero point error in %, related to (5% of the nominal belt load). An
nominal belt load. ackowledgement of the result is not
necessary. The calibration program can only
N Abort program at any time.
be aborted in its active phase.
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Read Parameters
Parameters are defined as variable characteristics or

data used to match INTECONT to the particular
application.
Parameter input is protected by password (see “Enter
Parameters”).
The “Read Parameters” function lets you view all
parameters without jeopardizing the operating
reliability.
The parameters are organized into function blocks A ,

B,... and consecutively numbered within a block.
GTf Scroll Programming function into

display field and acknowledge.
Tf Select Read Parameters
sub-function.
Display shows title of first parameter block.
Dialog Behaviour
Block: A
TU Scroll through parameter blocks

A, B,...
fT Scroll through parameters within a
block.
Nominal Feed Rate

B02 1000.0 kg/h
N Return to blocks.
N Return to normal displays.
For more information, see “Enter Parameters”.
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3 Control Overview
O Z1 = 1500 kg
-- I = 100 kg/h
gB Start/Stop if preselected
U SCROLL Select lower display line and functions.
(1) Counters Z2, Z3 (4) Belt load Q
T (2) Feed rate I
(3) Feed rate Ir in %
(5) Belt speed v
i RESET Reset counter(s)

(1) Enter number of desired counter (1 or 2).
(2) Use ENT key to acknowledge.
(3) Use ESCAPE key to abort input.
(4) Use DELETE key to delete faulty digits.
G FUNCTION Call function distributor and event messages
(1) SCROLL keys let you select desired function.

If an event is available, “Display Event” function is preselected.
(2) ENTER key lets you activate function.
(3) SCROLL keys let you view available event messages one after the other.
(4) ESCAPE key lets you return to normal displays.
O DELETE Acknowledge event messages, delete inputs.

N ESCAPE Abort function and return to normal displays.
f ENTER Acknowledge input, e.g. setpoint,
start functions, e.g. Display Events (see “FUNCTION”).
P DATA Prepare input, e.g. parameters.
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4 Operating Principle
A belt weigher is designed to continuously weigh the Belt Speed:

material amount transported on a conveyor belt.
A further measure for feed rate is belt speed v,
Belt Load: acquired with the use of speed transducer D and
translated into a corresponding pulse frequency.
The material is guided to a weighing platform If belt load is constant and more approximate
arranged under the belt and limited by 2 carrying accuracy will suffice, speed measurement can be
idlers. Via one or multiple weighed idlers, the platform omitted.
load excerts a force on load cell (L/C).
The deflection for measurement is 0.2 mm. The
weighed idlers are connected with the frame structure,
e.g. with the use of a leaf spring parallel system. Feed Rate:
INTECONT normalizes physical units kg/m and m/s.

Multiplication of the two values results in feed rate I.
I in kg/s
v in m/s
Q in kg/m
QB in kg
Leff in m
I in kg/h:
Proportional to platform load, the load cell output I in kg/h

voltage is amplified and transferred to the INTECONT As to the rest,
microprocessor with the use of an analog-to-digital see above.
converter.
The white triangle indicates the load distribution on a
single-idler platform scale. Only half of the material’s Automatic Belt Influence Compensation (BIC):
weight force is applied to the weighed idler.
The translation of load ratio into platform length has

become accepted usage in weighing technology.
Leff = effective platform

length
Lg = total platform length
For weighing platforms equipped with multiple

weighed idlers, factor 1/2 is different.
Belt load in kg/m is thus:
QB = total load on
Not even the best of conveyor belts is perfectly even;
weighing platform.
particulary in welding points, the belt will be heavier
and stiffer. The figure above shows the relations over
one belt circuit in exaggerated fashion.
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Therefore, a high accuracy can normally be ensured

only over entire belt circuits, i.e. over the mean value.
INTECONT is able to acquire and correct this
influence with the use of a belt circuit sensor and a
metal belt mark.
This considerably increases the scale’s short-term
accuracy.
To enable variations to be considered during
operation, the belt influence is continuously
measured. The compensation adaptively follows up,
also if material is fed.
Measurement at the point of discharge (CPD):
0 Start batch and conveyor belt.
1 Abort batch
or
2 resume at any time.
3 Reduce belt speed, change over to dribble feed.
4 Stop conveyor belt.

For constructional reasons, the weighing platform is 5 Drive stops, batch setpoint is reached.
not directly located at the point of material discharge.
Therefore, if belt load varies, the feed rate measuring
result does not exactly correspond to the current feed
rate at the point of discharge. Control via prefeeder:
A special speed-dependent delay elements shifts the
measurement to the discharge point. Batch complete, conveyor belt is empty.
To do so, no special load transducers are required;
however, the additional use of the automatic belt 0 Start batch and conveyor belt.
influence compensation is reasonable. Open prefeeder.
1 Stop belt, if necessary; cut off belt and prefeeder

Batching:
drive.
In batching mode, a preselected material amount is 2 Resume batching.
fed. When batch setpoint is reached, batching stops.
Batching can be controlled via conveyor belt drive or 3 Changeover to dribble feed is possible, but not
material prefeeder. always reasonable.
Control via belt drive: 4 Stop prefeeder if precalculated distance to

setpoint is reached.
In this mode, the conveyor belt is still fully loaded after
complete batch. 5 Batch complete.
Conveyor belt continues running for approx. 1/2
belt circuit.
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Dribble feed and cut-off point are self-optimizing, i.e.

they are automatically corrected after every batch.
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5. Technical Data
n Panel-mounting unit: VEG 20600/20610 n Surface-mounting unit: with panel mounting unit
Front panel: 96 x 288 mm VEG 20...
Panel cut-outs : 88 x 282, wall thickness
max. 10 mm n Wall-mounting housing
Mounting depth : min. 225 mm
(including 50 mm for Measuring
connectors) systems : width x height x depth
Protected to : IP 20, front to IP 65 410x330x236mm
Material : plastic grey to RAL 7022 Feeding
systems : width x height x depth
Display : fluorescent, 2 lines of 20
500x600x300mm
characters, 6 mm high
Protected to : IP 65
Keyboard : flexible membranes with
tactile touch Material : steel sheet, 1.5 mm, grey
Voltage supply : 90...264V/50Hz...60Hz
Signal lamps : LEDs, 2 x green, 3 x red
Power supply : 24 V(DC) 50 % -25%, Extension : Feed unit controller
max. 1 A, n Environment
no fuse, pole-reversal
protective circuit Temperature : -25 °C ... +45 °C,
Ext. power supply : 90...264V/ 50HZ...60HZ tested to -40°C
Humidity : Class F (DIN 40 040) *
Interference
immunity : to IEC 801
Interference
Z1 = 2500 kg suppression : to VDE 871, EN 55 011
I = 0 kg/h
Housing safety : to IEC 348

EC recommen-
dations : CE label
* Tropical version (class R) upon request
n Storage temperature
-40 °C ... +60 °C
n Connectors
Plug/screw connectors (Phoenix Combicon),

non-confusible
n Control outputs
Number : 8 N/O relay contacts

Base board : 3
Option card : 5
Load : max. 230 V(AC)
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If error message “CPU Not OK” is output, all contacts n External totalizing pulse counter
open.
Frequency : max. 10 Hz
n Control Pulse length : selectable 50...1000 ms
Output : 24 V, max. 100 mA
Number : 5 optionally active low or active
Base card : 3 high,
Option card : 2 galvanically isolated,
Type : 24 V(DC) +/-30 %, 5 mA, short-circuit-proof, limited to
galvanically isolated apr. 350 mA,
negative amounts are stored
internally and must be
compensated by positive
n Control inputs (NAMUR)
amounts before new pulse is
Number : 2 output.
Type : NAMUR (DIN 19234), This ensures integral
short-circuit and cable accuracy also with minimal
breakage monitoring belt load.
n Analog output n Serial printer interface
Number : 2 Number : 1 (option card)

Base card : 1 Type : RS 232 (V24), max. 38400
Option card : 1 baud
Current : raise ...20 mA impressed Data format : 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
Raise : 0... <20 mA parity
Load : max. 500 ohms Isolation : galvanically non-isolated
Reference : 0 V by user, Connectors : Phoenix MSTB, contat
galvanically isolated spacing 3.5 mm, max.
1.5 mm2
Resolution : 12 bits +/- 1 d
Character map : ISO-Latin-1 (ISO-8859-1)
n Load cell connection

If error message “CPU Not OK” is output, output
Voltage supply : +/- 6 V AC (+/-3 %)
signal turn 0 mA.
(apr. 66 Hz
short-circuit-proof
Measuring cycle : 100ms
Resolution : 24 Bit
Load : R (load cell) = min. 80 ohms
n Analog input Cable length : max. 30 % voltage drop,
max. 500 m
Number : 1 Measuring range : -20mV....+50mV
Current : raise ...20 mA impressed with VLW:
Raise : 0... 20 mA -1.6mV...min. 32mV
Load : 500 ohms
Reference : 0 V internal,
galvanically non isolated
Resolution : 10 bits +/- 1/2 d
Acuracy : <0.4% over entire
temperature range
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n Serial interface for service PC
Number : 1
Type : RS232; RS422 or RS 485
max. 19200 baud
Data format : 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd
parity changeable to even or
no
Isolation : galvanically non-isolated
Connectors : Phoenix MSTB, contact
spacing 3.5 mm, max. 1.5
mm2 or 9-pole D-Sub HD20
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6. Characteristics
n Power failure n Signal lamps (top down)
Scale data, calibration values, counter readings VOLTAGE OK (green)

and pulses pending remain stored after power PROCESSOR OK (green)
failure for an unlimited period of time. The internal ALARM (red)
clock continues running for approx. 5 days. MIN (red) MIN feed rate value
MAX (red) MAX feed rate value
n Dialog language
for error messages, operation, and service n Event messages
programs.
Events and faults are displayed in form of an
Select: DEUTSCH alphanumeric code. Call clear text of consecutive
ENGLISH events via keyboard.
FRANCAIS Events are organized into Alarms and Warnings,
ESPANOL with and without acknowledgement. Alarms stop
ITALIANO scale; warnings don’t.
All alarms are additionally reported via relay
output.
n Units (selectable)
n Operating philosophy
SI units : kg , kg/h
t , t/h Operator prompting through multi-level menus.
m , cm Important configuration and calibration functions
are protected by password.
NON-SI units: lb , lb/h
t , t/h
f , inch n Belt speed
(see Parameter List) For simple applications, speed measurement can
be omitted.
n Start/Stop totalizing counter

n Zero setting
Select using Parameter B06.
Zero setting can be performed
n Displays 1- manually via keyboard
2- automatically, if belt is empty.
Upper display: Totalizing counter 1
Lower display: Totalizing counters 2 and 3 The maximum admissible zero setting elevation is
Feed rate absolute monitored.
Feed rate relative
Belt speed
Belt load absolute
Belt load relative
Batch data
Select for lower display using cursor keys.

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n Taring n MIN/MAX messages and outputs
Designed to zero the basic tare load, the taring 2 separately selectable limit values for monitoring
program on principle has the same function as the of signal lamps and relay outputs.
zero setting program. However, tare elevation is Any event can be reported by message.
not monitored, and the call is protected by
password. MIN/MAX for
(1) Feed rate
(2) Belt load
n Automatic belt influence compensation (BIC) (3) Belt speed
Using an additional belt circuit sensor and a metal
Switching threshold, relay outputs and event class
belt mark, the dynamic zero point influence of the
can be defined individually for all 6 possibilities.
conveyor belt can be compensated during
operation (with and without material). n Display filter
This considerably increases the belt weigher’s Define individually for feed rate, belt load and belt
short-term accuracy. speed.
n Measurement at the point of discharge (CPD)

n Maintenance hints
A special speed-dependent delay element shifts
the point of measurement to the material Display event on screen.
discharge point where the material amount
discharged is acquired. (1) Voltage ON-time
(2) Scale ON-time

n Belt drift display
(3) Zero setting required
For prerequisites, see “BIC”.
n Statistic Process Control (SPC)
n Batching mode
Mean values, variances, maximum value storage,
(1) Without clearance of conveyor belt. zero settings tables, etc. are available in form of
Controlled is the belt drive motor. service values.
(2) With clearance of conveyor belt.

Controlled is the material prefeeder. n Adaptions
Cut-off point and start of dribble feed can be The electrical system needs not be redesigned,
adapted automatically in either case. adapted, etc.
n Zero drop out
Used to suppress totalization upon measurements

around zero, for counter to stop while belt is being
unloaded.
Deselect function, if not desired.
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n Calibration n Digital Outputs
Calibration as such is not necessary.

Number Name Default Value
All you have to do is enter some constructional
data on load cells, speed transducer, belt Q04 DO I-MIN DO4
inclination, etc. INTECONT uses these data to Q05 DO I-MAX DO2
compute all requisite display normalizations. Q01 DO ALARM DO3
Check, or recalibration, can be effected in two Q02 DO START Feeder —
ways: Q03 DO START Scale DO1
Q11 DO Full Feed —
Q12 DO Dribble Feed —
a) Using material N15 DO Belt Skew -
N16 DO Belt Drift -
Enter check result into INTECONT, and N17 DO Belt Slip -
measuring result will be corrected. Q06 DO Q-MIN -
Q07 DO Q-MAX -
b) Using check weight Q08 DO v-MIN -
Q09 DO v-MAX -
A special check program lets you check Q10 DO Batch Active -
normalization, or if certain technical data are
not exactly known (lever ratio, belt inclination,
etc.), correct them.
In subsequent operation, this program can be

used to detect mechanical changes, e.g. platform
distorsion after settling of foundation.
n Digital inputs
Number Name Default Value

P03 DI Ackn. Events DI1
P01 Release DI3
B06 START Source — (OP)
P02 DI Abort Batch —
N04 Sensor Source DI6
B03 Tacho Source DI7
P04 DI Start —
P05 DI Zero Set —
N18 Freeze BIC —
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7 Setting Programs
Function Distributor Programming and Calibrating functions lead to further

menus you can move through using cursor keys.
The function distributor lets you access all setting B= If batching mode is selected, additional
programs. functions can be accessed in main distributor.

If no event is available, function selected last Abort Batch
is displayed. Deselect Batch
f Start function.
Batch Number
Print Batch
Make-up
N Return to normal displays, or
abort function.
Next = W/Belt Empty
S= Calibrating functions protected by password.

Prompt is output after call of function only
E= An event is available.
F u n ctions
Displa y Result s
Z= Activated via parameter.
Moving through function distributor has no effect on

weighing functions.
Move through function distributor.
TU
Display Results E
Display Check
START/STOP Feeder Z
Service Values
Batch Number B
Print Counter Readings
>0< Zero Set
START/STOP Keyboard Mode
START/STOP EasyServe
Programming
Calibration Functions S
Read Parameters
Enter Parameters S
Load Default Par. S
Print Parameters
Print Status Report
START/STOP Simulation
Tare S
Weight Check S
Imp/Belt Circuit S
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Calibrating Functions Belt Circuit LB
There are 3 setting programs designed to ease initial Call setting program LB: IMP/BELT only
calibration and recalibration. (1) upon initial calibration
(1) Pulses/Belt Circuit LB (2) after mounting new belt or considerably varying
(2) Taring TW belt tension
(3) Weight Check CW (3) after having changed parameter B 04
“Charact.Val. vs” or B 05 “Nominal Speed” (in case
Upon initial calibration, perform functions in the above of scales with and without speed measurement).
order of sequence.
All functions can be reached using the CALIBRATION Program acquires the number of speed transducer
function and are protected from unauthorized use by pulses for one belt circuit and uses the number of
password. pulses as belt circuit code for the following programs:
(a) Manual or automatic zero setting
During program run until acknowledgement (b) Taring TW
(1) no totalization takes place (c) Weight Check CW
(2) analog outputs are set to offset values
(3) no event messages are suppressed Upon initial calibration, first call setting program LB.
(4) all BIC functions are cut off. This also applies to scales without speed
The operating sequence is the same with all measurement.
programs.
G
Prerequisites : (1) Before calling program, measure
Call function distributor. time of one belt circuit with
TUf Scroll CALIBRATION FUNCTIONS
into lower display field and
maximum possible accuracy and
enter into Parameter C 02.
(2) Deselect batching mode.
acknowledge.
B7f
(3) Ensure conveyor belt is running.
Enter password 07734.
Sequence:
Display shows a setting program, e.g. TW: Tare. Gf Function distributor, calibrating
functions, password
(see “Calibrating Functions”)
Calibrating Functions
TU Scroll LB: Imp/Belt
into lower display field.
f
S5 TW. Tare
Start.
N Abort at any time.
f
Setting programs do not control belt drive and
Start setting program. prefeeder.

For approx. 2 min., Calibration menu can be
If any condition is not met, setting program aborts
and a corresponding message is output.
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Program running: Error message : If sensor is improperly recognized

(sensor pulses measured do not
correspond to parameter setting),
message “Sensor Error” is output
and setting program aborts. For
>. LB : 5.6 s
1500 Imp troubleshooting, see
“Commissioning/Belt Run
Monitoring” item.
Upper display : residual run time in seconds

Tare TW
Lower display : added speed transducer pulses
The taring program acquires the belt weigher’s zero

Program complete: point error over one or multiple integer belt circuits
and uses value to correct current measuring result in
normal mode.
On principle, taring program is identical with zero set-
ting program.
>. LB: v 0.095 m/s
451251 I/B
Tare : acquire basic tare (weight of
mechanical system, conveyor belt,
etc.) upon commissioning, service
and maintenance.
Set to zero : acquire zero point deviation during

Upper display : belt speed mean value over total run operation, e.g. contamination.
time
Lower display : Pulses/belt circuit total Unlike the zero setting program, the correction
amount of the taring program is unlimited.
After taring, the admissible correction amount of the
f Accept result and enter into

Parameter D 06.
zeroing program relates to the new reference value.
Prerequisites : (1) Conveyor belt totally unloaded.
Control prefeeder using the
N Reject result.
START/STOP Feeder function.
(2) Clean mechanical scale system in
weighing area.
The sequence is the same if no speed measurement Normal deposits immediately
is provided. recurring during operation need
not be removed.
Special Messages: (3) Deselect batching mode.
(1) START if belt is not running (4) Ensure conveyor belt is running.
(2) ABORTED Corresponding hint is output
automatically.
Attention!
If a belt circuit sensor is present (N03 = YES), Sequence:

program sequence slightly differs.
Running Gf Function distributor, calibrating
functions, password
message : E-PROG active (lower display)
Complete (see “Calibrating Functions”)
TU
message : ... - I/B
value flickers upon every belt circuit. Scroll TW: Tare
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f Start function.
(2) If deviation (dev) exceeds 20%, check scale for
mechanical faults, e.g. jammed material
particles.
N Abort function at any time. (3) If BIC is active (M05 = YES), BIC tare vectors
are initialized along with taring program.
Program running:
Weight Check CW
TW: 9 0. 2 % This program lets you check the INTECONT

>.
Tare 5 2. 3 5 measuring range.
Load weighing platform with a known check weight
and acquire platform load mean value over one or
multiple integer belt circuits.
INTECONT compares the result with defined setpoint
Upper display : residual run time in % of total run time and displays value. Automatic correction does not
take place.
Lower display : continuously meaned tare in % of
nominal belt load Prerequisites : (1) Tare or zero set
(2) Enter check weight into Parameter
Program complete: C 08.
Select check weight between
30...100 % of nominal platform
load Q0.
>. Dev. 2.45 % Q0 = q0 * Leff

Tare 53.20
q0 = nominal belt load
Parameter D 01
Leff = eff. platform length
Parameter C 05
Upper display : deviation of tare value from previous (3) Apply check weight in proper
taring result location.
in % of nominal belt load (4) Select batching mode.
dev = + : tare has increased (5) Start conveyor belt.
dev = - : tare has decreased Corresponding hint is output
Lower display : mean value of total tare automatically.
in % of nominal belt load
f Accept taring result and enter into Sequence:

Parameter D 04.
Set tare correction (D05) to zero.
Gf Function distributor, calibrating
N
functions, password
Reject result, i.e. scale is not tared. (see “Calibrating Functions”).
Special Messages: TU Scroll CW: Weight Check

function into lower display field.
(1) START if belt is not running
f
(2) ABORTED
Note: Start function.
N
(1) Related to nominal belt load, tare value can
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Program running: Evaluating Result:

Error < 1 % : KOR = 0.99...1.01
Scale OK, no further action required.
Error < 5 % : KOR = 0.95...1.05

>. CW: 51,4 %
Set / Act 0,9842 Enter KOR value into Parameter D
02.
This make good sense only if
parameter has not yet considered
result of check using material.
Upper display : residual run time in % of total run time
Lower display : continuously meaned SET/ACT Error > 5 % : KOR < 0.95, or KOR > 1.05
measuring result Multi-percent deviations suggest
faulty data input (e.g. belt incination,
lever arms not exactly known), and/or
mechanical faults (misalignment,
Program complete: distorsions).
Check does not consider Parameter D 02 “Range

>. CW: 1200,34 kg Correction”, so that check program will indicate
COR 0,99915 same error quotient KOR after check.
Upper display : Fictitious material amount fed over

run time *.
Lower display : mean value KOR of SET/ACT over
total run time
fN Exit program.
Since result is not
AUTOMATICALLY ACQUIRED,
both keys are equivalent.
Special Messages:
(1) START if belt is not running
(2) ABORTED (irrelevant)
* Lets you check scale zero point without check

weight.
Display format: xxxxxxx,yy kg
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Set Time Simulation Mode
Unlike the other programs, date and time can be The Simulation Mode lets you check all scale
changed in START and STOP states of scale and functions without material at the time of
read off under SERVICE VALUES. commissioning.
Gf Function distributor, Calibrating

During simulation, scale is cannot operate in normal
mode.
functions, password
(see “Calibrating Functions”). Gf Function distributor, Calibration
functions, password (see
TU Scroll Set Time function into lower
display field. TU
“Calibration Functions”).
Scroll “START Simulation” into lower
f Call menu.
f
display field.
Start program.
N Abort at any time.
033 Year, e.g. 03

Enter month, day, hour, minute,
Display : Event message S7
In upper line, the “=” symbol

second. flashes.
f Acknowledge every input.

As soon as seconds are
Function can be cut off in the same way (STOP
Simulation).
acknowledged, new date is stored,
and complete date is briefly
displayed.
O
Features:
Delete digit entered last
1. All operating functions can be performed.
2. Feed rate actual value is set to nominal rate.

After power failure, time remains stored for min. 5
days. 3. Belt load and speed measurement are active.
4, All control inputs/outputs operate as usually.
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8 Service Values
The Service table includes detailed system 6) Input switching condition

information.
Call does not affect weighing functions. I+ : DI = 1 1 1 1 1 + 0
GT “1" = contact closed

”0" = contact open
f Call SERVICE VALUES function and
activate.
Inputs 4 + 5 on option card
TU
“N” = no option card
Move through service values.
Inputs 6 + 7 designed as Namur inputs

(belt sensor, tacho)
“+” short circuit; “-” cable breakage;

“1" = sensor covered; ”0" = sensor free
Displays:
7) EL = 22 h
1) VBW 20600-01 2482 Version number
Voltage ON-time
2) HW = 1 Hardware version
Monitored: Parameter K 01, Message S4
3) Option card: 0 (not available)
8) ED : >0 = 95 min
1 (available)
Scale ON-time after last taring, or last manual or
automatic zero set.
O Z1 = 1500100 kg
Opt..Card : 1
Prerequisite : Totalization ON, conveyor belt
may be stopped.
Monitored : Parameter H 07, Message C7
9) ED = 19 h
4) Date and time
Scale and conveyor belt ON-times
5) Relay outputs switching condition
Prerequisite : Totalization ON
I + DO = 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Monitored : Parameter K 03, Message S3
“1" = contact closed
10) Tacho = 96.6 Hz
”0" = contact open
Outputs 4-8 on option card
Speed transducer input frequency
“N” = no option card
Select frequency between 0.4...3000 Hz.
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11) aw = 30.988 % 17) Belt Drift tr = 0.12 cm
Load on load cells related to total of load cells The arrows indicate the direction of drift.
rated capacity.
If value exceeds 100 %, load cells are
overloaded.
From 110 % onward, message H4 :
L/C Input > MAX is output.
12) vap = 0.883168 mV/V
Unnormalized load cell amplifier output value Prerequisite: see “Slip”

delayed for point of material discharge (CPD Monitored : Parameters N09-N12, messages
active). C3 and C4
13) bic = 2.34001 mV/V 18) Pulses of sensor area Imp.S. = 386
Unnormalized load cell amplifier output value Measured pulses of sensor area. If belt sensor is
with active BIC (Belt Influence Compensation) properly located, the following result is expected:
Imp.S. = 0.5 * sensor length * 0.01 * charact. value vs

14) L/C = 1.383257 mV/V
Unnormalized load cell amplifier output value Prerequisite: see “Slip”

(Gross).
19) Mean value Imitt = 22.27 %
Acquired before belt influence compensation and
delay for point of discharge. Feed rate mean value related to nominal feed
rate
Filter : Exponential, Parameter K 06

15) R_L/C = 300 ohms Prerequisite : Totalization ON, V > Vmin
Initialization : Zero at power ON
Load cell resistance value
20) Variance var = 0.02 %
16) Slip s = 0.25 %
Feed rate variance related to nominal feed rate
Variation in belt length in % of total belt length square.
(Parameter D 06).
Filter : Exponential, Parameter K 06
Prerequisite : Totalization ON, V > Vmin
Prerequisite: Belt sensor active (N03), sensor Initialization : Zero at power ON
area on conveyor belt (N04).
Monitored : Parameter N13, message C8
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The variance indicates belt load instability. 25) AO2 = 10.00 mA

Higher values suggest poor discharge behaviour
of material. Analog output 2 output current
(on option card)
21) Max. belt load QMAX = 57 %
26) ZE = 53
Maximum belt load during preselected SPC time
related to nominal belt load. Pulses output across pulse output of external
totalizing counter, counted from command “Reset
Time : SPC time, Parameter K 05 Counter 1 ”
Evaluation : SPC time continuously floating
Initialization : Zero at power ON 27) ZO = 1
Max. display : 255 %
Pulses pending.
22) No load percentage TQ < MIN = 23 % If value constantly exceeds zero, pulse frequency
surpasses 10 Hz.
Total time during which belt load is below Qmin Increase smallest display digit of Counter 1
(F 05), related to SPC time, Parameter K 05 (Parameter B 07).
Evaluation : SPC time continuously floating 28) AI = 12.54 mA

Initialization : with Q = Qmin at power ON Analog input input current
29) CS = 10851
Check sum of scale software
30) CS_b = 10851
Check sum recomputed in cycles. If value

“CS_b” differs from “CS”, a serious fault is
present. Contact the Schenck Service.
31 BIC-N = 27
Counter reading indicating how often BIC sensor

23) Last taring T (date) 23.51 % has been recognized
Date and total tare related to nominal belt load 32. BIC-E = 5
Prerequisites : Correct zero point using taring Counter reading indicating faulty BIC circuits not
program or manual/automatic entered into tare vectors
zero setting function.
Manual changes of correction
parameters are not recorded.
33. ES-Version = 11
Displayed are the 5 last taring or zeroing
operations. Current EasyServe Version
24) AO1 = 4.15 mA
Analog output 1 output current

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9. Parameterization
General Information There are two types of parameter:

Selection parameters Let you select from various
Parameters are variable characteristics or data used options, e.g.
to match the INTECONT to the application. WARNING, ALARM.
Display units and format Numeric parameters Enter numeric value, e.g.
Limit values nominal feed rate.
Nominal and calibration data, etc.
Some parameters can be selected in accordance with

the requirements (e.g. display formats), others have to Call Parameter Menu
be taken from Spec Sheets supplied.
During parameter input, all functions are maintained. G Call function distributor.
However, during operation, only parameters with no
influence on measurement, e.g. display filter, should
TUf Scroll PROGRAMMING function
into lower display field and
be changed. acknowledge.
Default Parameters: TUf Select ENTER PAR. function.
All parameter are preset with default values. These Bf Enter password 07734.
are proven suggestions and can normally be used as
defined.
Display shows title of first parameter block.
The default values can be loaded using sub-function
“Load Default Parameters”.
Identification Dialog Behaviour

Block: A
The parameters are organized into function blocks A,

B, ... and, within a block, described by
name
N
number 1, 2, 3 ..
and Return to normal displays.
value. For approx. 2 minutes, parameter
menu can be recalled without
Values differing from default are identified by a * password input.
before the block letter.
Nominal Feed Rate

B02 1000.0 kg/h
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Preselect Parameters Enter Parameters
P Prepare input.
Rated Data
Block: B
TU Selection parameters:
Value flashes.
Scroll desired value into lower
display field.
46 Go to the left (4) or to the right (6),
see “Hardware Configuration”.
1. Block letter
B9 Numeric parameters:
Feature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TU
Enter value using keypad.
Move through blocks A, B ..., up and
down.
f Acknowledge input.
Next parameter is displayed.
O
Block letter flashes.
f Delete digits.
N
Select block.
Parameter selected last is Abort input.
displayed.
OFF key 0 is active always; ON key I, only after

completed parameter input.
2. Parameter number
Nominal Feed Rate

B02 10000.0 kg/h
TU Move through parameter numbers

within a block.
Parameter number flashes.
f Move through parameter numbers
independent of block (UP only).
NN Return to block titles.

Return to normal mode.
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Hardware Configuration Load Default Parameter
Lets you load the default settings.

When parameterizing the hardware used, the source Function is protected by password and YES/NO
determines whether unit, channel and level must be prompt.
indicated, or not. The table below will assist you in
selecting the hardware configuration: Attention!
All variable parameters and calibration values are
Source Unit Channel Level reset.
FB
OP
G Call PROGRAMMING function and
DEFAULT PARAMETERS.
v B1 YES
NO
=1
=0
f Acknowledge
selection.
-
Power Failure
DI I+ DI1-DI7 HI, LO
Parameters remain stored for an unlimited period of
DO I+ DO1-DO8 HI, LO time.
AI I+
As you can see, with “Fieldbus” [FB", “Control Unit”

(OP), “Speed” (v) and “Not Assigned” (-)] no additional
information is required.
“Digital Inputs” (DI) and “Digital Outputs” (DO) require
unit, channel and level to be indicated.
With “Analog Input ” (AI), the unit is firmly set to I+.
Sample:
Parameter B06 “START Source” determines from

where the scale is started.
Description Source
B06 START Source OP
Alternatives FB, DI, v
On standard, the scale is started from INTECONT

keyboard (OP).
Alternatively, fieldbus, digital input (DI) or speed (v)
can be selected. If DI is the desired source,
additionally indicate channel and level (see Hardware
Configuration table); the unit is firmly set to I+.
4 Keys 4 (go to the left) and 6 (go to

the right), let you shift between
6 source, channel and level.
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Parameters Overview Block F Limit Values
F 01 Value for I-MIN 5,0 %I

This list applies to software: VBW 20600-05 F 02 Event Class I-MIN WARNING 2
F 03 Value for I-MAX 120,0 %I
Block A Dialog Behaviour F 04 Event Class I-MAX WARNING 2
F 05 Value for Q-MIN 20,0 %Q
A 01 Language ENGLISH F 06 Event Class Q-MIN WARNING 2
A 02 Units SI F 07 Value for Q-MAX 120,0 %Q
F 08 Event Class Q-MAX WARNING 2
F 09 Value for V-MIN 5,0 %V
Block B Rated Data F 10 Event Class V-MIN WARNING 2
F 11 Value for V-MAX 120,0 %V
B 01 Feed Rate Unit —- t/h F 12 Event Class V-MAX WARNING 2
B 02 Nominal Feed Rate 400,0000 t/h
B 03 Tacho Source DI I+, DI7 HI
B 04 vs Charact. Value 50.26 I/m Block G Filter Setting
B 05 Nominal Speed 1,0000 m/s
B 06 START Source OP G 01 I Display 3,0 s
B 07 FMZ1 Unit —— t G 02 I Analog Output 3,0 s
B 08 FMZ1 Pulse Dur. 0 ms G 03 Q Display 3,0 s
B 09 FMZ2 Unit —— t G 04 V Display 3,0 s
B 10 FMZ3 Unit —— t G 05 L/C Filter 1,0 s
G 06 Afterfl. Time 3,0 s
Block C Calibrating Data

Block H AUTO Zero Set
C 01 Belt Circuit No. 1.00
C 02 Belt Circuit Time 30.0 s H 01 AUTO Zero Active NO
C 03 L/C Charac. Value 2,8500 mV/V H 02 Limit Value Diff. 0,50 %Q
C 04 L/C Rated Cap. 220,000 kg H 03 Mean Limit Value 1,00 %Q
C 05 Eff. Platf. Length 1,000 m H 04 Zero Set Limit 5,00 %Q
C 06 Lever Ratio 1,0000 H 05 Tare Corr. > MAX WARNING 1
C 07 Angle a 0.0 degrees H 06 Zero Set Time 4h
C 08 Check Weight 50,000 kg H 07 Time Elapsed IGNORE
H 08 Print Result NO
H 09 ZDO Active NO
Block D Calibrat. Results H 10 ZDO Limit 1,00 %Q
H 11 Zero Set Diff. 5,0 %
D 01 Nominal Belt Load 111,11 kg/m H 12 Tare Diff. >MAX WARNING 2
D 02 Span Correction 1,0000
D 03 Total Tare 0,00 kg/m
D 04 Basic Tare N 0,00 kg/m Block I Batch Mode
D 05 Tare Correction T 0,00 kg/m
D 06 Belt Circuit Char 1000 000 I/B I 01 Batch Dribble FD 100,000 kg
I 02 Batch End 0,000 kg
Block E Analog Output I 03 Adaption Fact. 1,0
I 04 Batch Tolerance + 1,0 %
E 01 Elevation AO1 I I 05 Batch Tolerance - 1,0 %
E 02 Elevation AO1 4,00 mA I 06 Out of Tolerance WARNING 1
E 03 Limit Value AO1 20,00 mA I 07 Belt Empty NO
E 04 Source AO2 Q I 08 Batch > Setp. IGNORE
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Block J Printer Setting L 19 Configuration FIXED-1

L 20 Byte Sequence Low-High
J 01 Baud Rate 9600 L 21 Word Sequence I:hr/L:hr
J 02 AUTO Print NO L 22 WEB coding XML
J 03 Print Subtotal Error L 23 DHCP NO
J 04 Reset Print FMZ 1 NO L 24 IP-Address 1 192
J 05 Reset Print FMZ 2 NO L 25 IP Address 2 168
J 06 Print Page Length 72 lines L 26 IP-Address 3 240
J 07 Batch Setp.Line 6 L 27 IP-Address 4 1
J 08 Batch Setp.Col. 8 L 28 Net Mask 1 255
J 09 Batch Act.Line 7 L 29 Net Mask 2 255
J 10 Batch Act.Col. 8 L 30 Net Mask 3 255
J 11 FMZ 1 Line 8 L 31 Net Mask 4 0
J 12 FMZ 1 Column 8 L 32 Gateway 1 192
J 13 FMZ 2 Line 9 L 33 Gateway 2 168
J 14 FMZ 2 Column 8 L 34 Gateway 3 240
J 15 Date/Time Line 4 L 35 Gateway 4 0
J 16 Date/Time Column 8 L 36 Byte sequence High-Low
J 17 Event Line 12 L 37 Word sequence I:std/L:std
J 18 Event Column 8 L 38 Configuration FIXED 1
J 19 Set Line to Zero 10
J 20 Set Column to Zero 8
J 21 Line Number 3
J 22 Column Number 8 Block M Feeder Control
Block K Maintenance Int. M 01 Feeder Active NO

M 02 Setting Time 0,0 s
K 01 Maintenance Elec. 3000 hours M 03 Feed Distance 0,00 m
K 02 Event Maint. EL. WARNING 1 M 04 Motor STOP aft. ST NO
K 03 Maint. STR-Meter 3000 hours M 05 Change-over FF/DF YES
K 04 Event Maint. Run. WARNING 1
K 05 SPC Time 8 hrs
K 06 SPC Filter 1,00 hour Block N Scale Monitoring
Block L Comm. Fieldbus N 01 CPD Active NO

N 02 Platf.Dis.Length 0,00 %LB
L 01 Protocol Type NO N 03 Belt Sensor Active NO
L 02 Host Timeout 10s N 04 Source Sensor DI6
L 03 Comm.-Error Host IGNORE N 05 BIC Active NO
L 04 Address 1 N 06 Sensor Length 8.20cm
L 05 Resolution 4096 N 07 Sensor Width 12.00 cm
L 06 Word Sequence I:hrd/L:sdd N 08 Sensor Offset 0.00 cm
L 07 Physics RS 485 N 09 Belt Drift 3.00 cm
L 08 Baud Rate 9600 N 10 Belt Drift Event W1 (C04)
L 09 Format Data 8-E-1 N 11 Belt Skew 4.00cm
L 10 FLOAT Format SIEMENS-KG N 12 Belt Skew Event A (C03)
L 11 Physics RS 422 N 13 Slip Limit 2.00 %LB
L 12 Baud Rate 9600 N 14 Slip Event W1 (C08)
L 13 Format Data 8-E-1 N 15 DO Belt Drift —
L 14 Address 16 N 16 DO Belt Skew —
L 15 FLOAT Format I/hr/L:hr N 17 DO Slip —
L 16 Configuration FIXED-1 N 18 Freeze BIC —
L 17 Address 16
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Block O Events
O 01 Power Failure A (E01)

O 02 Memory Error A (S01)
O 03 Tacho Input A (C02)
O 04 Namur Err. Tacho A (E02)
O 05 Namur Err Belt W1 (E03)
O 06 L/C Input A (C01)
O 07 No Release W1 (S02)
O 08 L/C Input > MAX A (H04)
O 09 L/C Input < MIN A (L04)
O10 Simualtion Active W2 (S07)
Block P Digital Inputs
P 01 Release DI I+ DI 3 HI
P 02 Stop Batch —
P 03 Ackn. Events DI I+DI1 HI
P 04 DI Start —
P 05 DI Setting to zero —
Block Q Digital Outputs
Q 01 DO Alarm DO I+ D03 LO
Q 02 DO Prefeeder ON —
Q 03 DO Feeder ON DO I+ D01 HI
Q 04 DO I-MIN DO I+ DO4 LO
Q 05 DO I-MAX DO I+ DO2 LO
Q 06 DO Q-MIN —
Q 07 DO Q-MAX —
Q 08 DO v-MIN —
Q 09 v-MAX —
Q 10 DO Batch Active —
Q 11 DO Full Feed —
Q 12 DO Dribble Feed —
Block R Comm. EasyServe
R 01 Station Address 1
R 02 Physics RS 232
R 03 EasyServe Baudr. 19200
R 04 Format Data 8-0-1
R 05 Connection serial
R 06 MODBUS Idle Time 4ms
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Block A : Dialog Behaviour
A 01 Language A 02 Units
Range: SI Default: SI
Range: DEUTSCH Default: DEUTSCH
NON-SI
ENGLISH*
AMERICAN ENG*
FRANCAIS Convert displays and parameter inputs from SI units
ESPANOL into American units.
ITALIANO
American Units SI Units Conversion *

Selection applies to all displays, error messages and
lb kg 1 lb = 0.453593 kg
parameters. t t 1 t = 0.907185 t = 2000 lb
f m 1 f = 0.3048 m
inch cm 1 inch = 2.54 cm
* identical
* also applicable to compound units, e.g. kg/hr
Block B : Rated Data
B 01 Feed Rate Unit B 03 Tacho Source

Range: ------ t/h Default: - - - - - - t/h Range: DI Default: DI I+ DI7 HI
----.- t/h —
---.-- t/h
--.--- t/h
------ kg/h Select - to stop belt speed measurement.
----.- kg/h Computation uses nominal speed B 05.
- - -. - - kg/h
- -.- - - kg/h B 04 vs Charact. Val.
Determine feed rate display format. Range: 10,00...100 000,0 I/m Default:
50,26 I/m
Number of speed transducer pulses per belt meter.

Product B 04 * B 05 must range between 0.5...2500
B 02 Nominal Feed Rate Hz of speed input.
Range: 0,0020...99999,9 t/h Default: 400,0000 t/h Special case:B 03 = NO

Do not change characteristic value vs; this
Reference for limit values and service displays would change the run time of your setting
programs.
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B 05 Nominal Speed
Range: 0,0100...10,000 m/s Default: 1,0000 m/s
Limit value reference.

If BIC or CPD (Parameter Block N) are used, value
should be accurate to some percent.
If scales operate without speed measurement, B 05
determines the accuracy.
B 06 START Source
Range: OP Default: OP
FB
DI Note:
v If you select “v”, no batching is possible.
Dialog function “Keyboard Mode” lets you change

To start/stop totalization, there is no single solution:
over from selected source to keyboard, and vice
OP : from INTECONT keyboard versa.
FB : via fieldbus interface
DI : using digital input. Default value is DI2. You
can also use any other free digital input.
Digital input operates edge-controlled, i.e. if Note
scale fails after Alarm, remove START signal
and re-apply. G06 defines the totalizing counters tracking time.
v : If you select belt speed “v”, totalization starts at If Parameter P01 “Release” is set to - -", no release is
v>v-min (Parameter F09) and stops at required.
v<v-min.
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B 07 FMZ 1 Unit B 09 FMZ 2 Unit

Range: ------- t Default: - - - - - - - t same as B08, however, for Counter 2
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
- - - - - - t *10
----- t *100
- - - - - - - kg
- - - - - . - kg
- - - - . - - kg
B 10 FMZ 3 Unit
- - - . - - - kg
same as B08, however, for Counter 3
Lets you determine the display format for Counter 1,
all batch values and pulse weighting.
If no external counter is present, set Parameter B08 to
0.
B 08 FMZ 1 Pulse Dur.

Range: 0....1000 ms Default: 0 ms
Lets you determine output pulse length of external

totalizing counter. Pulse weighting corresponds to the
smallest display digit of Counter 1
(Parameter B07).
B08 < 10 ms : Pulse output is disabled.

All pulses not yet output still are
deleted.
At nominal feed rate the output frequency is:
PNENN = nominal feed rate in kg/h or t/h
Zmin = smallest display digit of Counter 1

(B 07) in kg or t
Select Zmin (B07) so that f does not exceed

10 Hz.
In addition, pulse duration B08 must be smaller than
1/f.
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Block C : Calibrating Data
C 01 Belt Circuit No. C 06 Lever Ratio

Range: 1...100 Default: 1,00 Range: 0,0100...2,0000 Default: 1,0000
lets you determine the run time of the Zero Setting, Lever ratio of force transducing weighed idler of
Taring and Weight Check setting programs. platform and load cell.
Does not apply to AUTO Zero Set.
Q = platform load
C 02 Belt Circuit Time F = load on load cell
Range: 1,0...9999,0 s Default: 30,0 s With weighing modules with leaf spring parallel
guidance, lever ratio is always 1.
lets you determine the measuring time for the
“Imp/Belt Circuit” calibration program.
Normally, the time is selected for one belt circuit. C 07 Angle a
Range: 0,0...60,00 degrees Default: 0,00 degrees
Angle of longitudinal scale axis if load cell is mounted

C 03 L/C Charac. Value
vertical to belt.
Range: 0,01...9,9999 mV/V Default: 2,8500 mV/V
indicates the load cell characteristic value

(transmission factor).
C 08 Check Weight
Range: 0,001...22000,0 kg Default: 50,000 kg
Weight of material on load cell simulated by check

C 04 L/C Rated Cap. weight
Range: 0,5000... Default: 220,000 kg

220 000.0 kg
indicates the total of load cell rated capacities.

Pivots are considered as load cells.
C 05 Eff. Platf. Length

Range: 0,1000...50,000 m Default: 1,000 m
indicates effective length of weighing platform.
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Block D : Calibrat. Results
D 01 Nominal Belt Load D 05 Tare Correction T

No input possible Default: 111,11 kg/m No input required Default: 0,00 kg/m
max. +- 1000 kg/m
computed from nominal data B 02 and B 05
Result of manual or automatic zero setting program
used as reference value for limit values and zero
setting program. After every taring operation, D 05 is set to 0.
D 02 Span Correction
Range: 0,5000...2,0000 Default: 1,0000
proportionally influences measurement of belt load q.
q(corrected) = q(measured) · D 02 D 06 Belt Circuit Char

used to correct measuring system through check with No input required Default: 1000000 I/U
material. max. 9E6
D 03 Total Tare Result of basic calibration program “Imp/Belt Circuit”.

Determines cycle of setting programs.
No input possible Default: 0,00 kg/m
Total tare = basic tare + tare correction Divided by Parameter B 04 (vs Charact.Val.), belt
length in m results.
D 04 Basic Tare N
No input required Default: 0,00 kg/m
max. 10000 kg/m
Result of taring program.
Attention!
When entering Parameters D 02 ... D 05 in manual, start
with D 02.
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Block E : Analog Output
E 01 Source AO 1 E 04 Source AO 2
Range: I (feed rate) Default: I Range: I (feed rate) Default: Q
Q (belt load) Q (belt load)
V (belt speed) V (belt speed)
One of these values can be output in analog fashion. One of these values can be output in analog fashion.
Filters: Parameters G 02, G 04, G 05 Filters: Parametesr G 02, G 04, G 05
E 02 Elevation AO 1 E 05 Elevation AO 2
Range: 0,00...20,00 mA Default: 4,00 mA Range: 0,00...20,00 mA Default: 4,00 mA
Output current with E 01 set to 0. Output current with E04 set to 0.

The smallest value is limited to E 02, also in stop state The smallest value is limited to E 05, also in stop state
of scale. of scale.
E 03 Limit Value AO 1 E 06 Limit Value AO 2

Range: 0,00...1000,00 mA Default: 20,00 mA Range: 0,00...1000,00 mA Default: 20,00 mA
Output current with E 01 set to 100 % (nominal value). Output current with E04 set to 100 % (nominal value).
Range of output current is limited to 0...20 mA. Current output range is limited to 0...20 mA by the
hardware.
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Block F : Limit Values
If measurement values exceed their MIN/MAX limits, a F 06 Event Class Q-MIN L2

corresponding event message is output (L1... L3,
H1... H3). Range: WARNING 2 Default:
WARNING 1 WARNING 2
Monitoring starts 10 s after start up. IGNORE
ALARM
F 01 Value for I-MIN
F 07 Value for Q-MAX
Range: -10...200,0 % I Default: 5,0 % I
Range: -10...200,0 % Q Default: 120,0 % Q
Reference: Nominal Feed Rate B 02.
Reference: Nominal Belt Load D 01
F 02 Event Class I-MIN L1 F 08 Event Class Q-MAX H2

Range: WARNING 2 Default: Range: WARNING 2 Default:
WARNING 1 WARNING 2 WARNING 1 WARNING 2
IGNORE IGNORE
ALARM ALARM
F 03 Value for I-MAX F 09 Value for V-MIN

Range: -10...200,0 % I Default: 120,0 % I Range: -10...200,0 % V Default: 5.0 % V
Reference: Nominal Feed Rate B 02. Reference: Nominal Speed B 05
F 04 Event Class I-MAX H1

Range: WARNING 2 Default: F 10 Event Class V-MIN L3
WARNING 1 WARNING 2
IGNORE Range: WARNING 2 Default:
ALARM WARNING 1 WARNING 2
IGNORE
ALARM
F 05 Value for Q-MIN
F 11 Value for V-MAX
Range: -10...200.0 % Q Default: 20,0 % Q
Range: -10...200,0 % V Default: 120,0 % V
Reference: Nominal Speed B 05
F 12 Event Class V-MAX H3

Range: WARNING 2 Default:
WARNING 1 WARNING 2
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Block G : Filters
I = feed rate V = belt speed Q = belt load
G 01 I Display G 04 V Display
Range: 0.0...600.0 s Default: 3.0 s Range: 0.0...600.0 s Default: 3.0 s
Feed rate display Belt speed display
G 02 I Analog output G 05 L/C Filter

Range: 0.0...600.0 s Default: 3.0 s Range: 1.0...600.0s Default: 1.0 s
Feed rate analog output Holds for all functions and displays depending on belt
load.
G 03 Q Display G 06 Afterfl. Time

Range: 0.0...600.0 s Default: 3.0 s Range: 0.0...2000.0 s Default: 3.0 s
Belt load display Determines the time totalization goes on after turn-off
of feeder.
All filters are of the 1st order type

(exponential), i.e. after abrupt
change of signal, approx. 2/3
of the limit value are reached
after the set time.
Longer times stabilize display

but reduce update rate.
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Block H : AUTO Zero Set
H 01 AUTO Zero Active H 04 Zero Set Limit

Range: NO Default: NO Range: 0.00...100.00 %Q Default: 5.00 %Q
YES For more information,
see Calibration item. Reference: Nominal Belt Load D 01
Reference: Nominal Belt Load D 01 Maximum admissible totals value of all manual and
automatic zero setting operations. Correction is not
Lets you select the automatic zero setting function acquired.
used to correct zero point on empty conveyor belt
after every belt circuit.
Prerequisites: v > vmin

No setting program
H 05 Tare Corr. > MAX C5
No parameter input Range: WARNING 1 Default: WARNING 1
ALARM
Automatic zero setting has exceeded Zero Set Limit

H 02 Limit Value Diff. H04. Value is not acquired.
Range: 0.00...10.00 %Q Default: 0.50 %Q
First prerequisite for automatic zero setting.

Defines the uniformity of mean belt load between two
consecutive belt circuits.
H 06 Zero Set Time
Range: 1...999 h Default: 4 h
Lets you know that no manual or automatic zero

setting nor taring has been performed during the set
H 03 Mean Limit Value time.
Range: 0.00...10.00 %Q Default: 1.00 %Q
Message C 7: Set Time To Zero
Second prerequisite for automatic zero setting.

Defines the maximum admissible belt load mean value
over 2 consecutive belt circuits.
H 07 Time Elapsed C7
Range: IGNORE Default: IGNORE
WARNING 1 Zeit : H 06
WARNING 2
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H 08 Print Result H 11 Zero Set Diff.

Range: NO Range: 0.00...100.00 %F Default: 5.0 %F
YES Default: NO
Print zero setting result after every belt circuit. Indicates the difference between two consecutive
manual or automatic zero setting operations.
Excess is reported by message C9.
Result autom. zero setting
Total Tare [kg/m] 50,23 Tare [kg/m] 1,56
(D 03) (D 05)
H 12 Tare Diff. > MAX C9

Range: WARNING 2
H 09 ZDO Active WARNING1
IGNORE
Range: NO ALARM Default: WARNING 2
YES Default: NO
Activates Zero Drop Out function (see H 10).

Manual or automatic zero setting has exceeded
difference H 11.
Correction is acquired save in case of ALARM
messages.
H 10 ZDO Limit
Range: 0.0...10.00 %Q Default: 1.00 %Q
If ZDO function is active and belt load exceeds the

defined limit, feed rate measurement and totalization
are suppressed.
No symbol appears on display.
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Block I : Batch Mode
The sequence of the available batch modes is I 03 Adaption Fact.

detailed in Chapter “Details”.
Make sure start source B 06 is not set to “v”. Range: 0.0...1.0 Default: 1.0
Pre-cut-off amount I 02 is adapted automatically, so

that the system better suits the situation upon next
I 01 Batch Dribble FD batch.
Value is corrected by the batch error * I 03.
Range: 0.00...220 000 kg Default: 100 000 kg
I 03 = 0: no adaption
If batch setpoint is reached “Batch Setpoint I 01-I 02", I 03 = 1: full adaption
full feed output Q11 is reset; dribble feed output Q12
activated. Intermediate values cause a filtered adaption,
These signals can be used, e.g. to reduce belt speed preferred in the case of plants with non-exact
or prefeeder output. repeatability.
I 02 Batch End
Range: 0.00...220 000 kg Default: 0.000 kg
I 04 Batch Tolerance +
If batch setpoint minus pre-cut-off amount I 02 is
reached, batch is complete. Range: 0.0...100.0 % Default: 1.0 %
Drive, or prefeeder, stops. Reference: Batch Setpoint
Defines the value admissible for excess of batch

setpoint.
I 05 Batch Tolerance -
Range: 0.0...100.0 % Default: 1.0 %
Reference: Batch Setpoint
Defines the value for shortfall of batch setpoint.
I 02 makes allowance for possible afterflow. I 06 Out of Tolerance B1

Range: WARNING 1
WARNING2
ALARM
IGNORE Default: WARNING 1
Event message B1 reports excess of limit values I 04

or I 05.
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I 07 Belt Empty
Range: NO Default: NO
YES
NO : Batching without belt clearance.

Stop of conveyor belt aborts batch.
YES : Batching with belt clearance.

Stop of prefeeder aborts batch.
(Prefeeder Active M 01 = YES)
I 08 Batch > Setp. B4

Range: IGNORE Default: IGNORE
WARNING1
WARNING 2
ALARM
Batch actual value exceeds setpoint by tolerance I 04.
Message B4 is output.
After acknowledgement (also ALARM messages),
monitoring of current batch cuts off.
I 09 Batch Source
Range: OP
FB Default: OP
OP : Batch setpoint, batch number and make-up

setpoint are preset from the INTECONT
keyboard.
FB : Above values are set via fieldbus interface.
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Block J : Printer Setting
J 01 Baud rate
Range: 2400 Default: 9600
4800
9600 30.09.97 11:45:21L2 W1 ® Load < MIN
19200 30.09.97 11:59:01L2 W1 ® Load < MIN
38400
Event report
Baud rate for transmission to printer.
Print Batch J 03 Print Subtotal

Batch number 12 Range: Error Default: Error
30.06.03 11:45:10 YES
Batch Setpoint 1000 kg NO
Batch Actual Val. 998 kg
Totalizer 1 1200 kg Error : Each event is printed automatically as soon
Totalizer 2 90000 kg as available.
Zero Set before 75 min
YES : See above, however, including totalizing
Events counter (FMZ) sub-totals.
NO : No printout
Printing is effected in batching and normal modes.
Save parameter J 03, all parameters are valid for batch

and counter reports.
J 02 AUTO PRINT Special case:
If a value is set to line 0 and column 0, it does not
appear in report.
YES
NO : Batch report can be printed only using the

control menu.
YES : Batch report is printed automatically when

J 04 Reset Print FMZ 1
batch is complete. Range: NO Default: NO
YES
YES : Reset counter 1 upon start of next batch

provided that batch report has been
printed. 1)
NO : Counter 1 can be reset only using the

control function.
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J 05 Reset Print FMZ 2 J 12 FMZ 1 Column

Range: NO Default: NO Range: 0...127 Default: 8
YES
J 13 FMZ 2 Line
See J 04, however, for counter 2.
Range: 0...117 Default: 9
J 06 Print Page Length

J 14 FMZ 2 Column
Range: 9...127 lines Default: 72 lines
The page must be minimum 4 times longer than the
number of data to be printed.
The line spacing is always 1/6 inch.
J 15 Date/Time Line
Change of parameter automatically initializes printer.
J 07 Batch Setp. Line J 16 Date/Time Col.

Range: 0...117 Default: 6 Range: 0...127 Default: 8
J 08 Batch Setp. Col. J 17 Event Line

J 09 Batch Act. Line J 18 Event Column

J 10 Batch Act. Col. J 19 Set Line to Zero ED:>0

J 11 FMZ 1 Line J 20 Set Column to Zero ED:>0

Range: 0...117 Default: : 8 Range: 0...127 Default: 8
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J 21 Line Number Nb J 22 Column Number Nb

Block K : Maintenance Int.
K 01 Maintenance Elec. When the set interval has elapsed, message S3 is

output.
Message: S4 (K 02)
Alerts you on maintenance work to be effected after a

certain voltage ON-time.
K 05 SPC Time
K 02 Event Maint. EL S4
WARNING 2 WARNING 1 Acquisition interval for service values, e.g. empty belt.
IGNORE SPC = Statistical Process Control
The total of voltage ON-times exceeds the time

defined by K 01.
When the set interval has elapsed, message S4 is
output. K 06 SPC Filter
Range: 0.00...24.00 h Default: 1.00 h
K 03 Maint. STR-Meter
Exponential first-order filter for service values, e.g.
Range: 0...10000 h Default: 3000 h mean value and feed rate variance.
Message: S3 (K 04)
Alerts you of maintenance work to be effected after a

certain conveyor belt run time.
K 04 Event Maint. Run. S3

Range: WARNING 1 Default: WARNING 1
WARNING 2
IGNORE
The total of conveyor belt run times exceeds the time

defined by K 03.
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Block L : Comm. Fieldbus
L 01 Protocol Type L 05 Resolution

Range: NO Default: NO Range: 1...32767 Default: 4096
MODBUS COMP.
S5-BCC COMP. Resolution of data for nominal value in Modbus
MODBUS protocol (integer format).
PROFIBUS DP
DEVICENET
MODBUS/TCP
ETHERNET/IP L 06 Word Sequence
Possible protocol variants. Every protocol type Range: I: std/L:std Default: I: std/L: std
requires an optional interface card to be present. I: swp/L: std
“COMP” identifies the compatible types. I: std/L: swp
I: swp/L: swp
Determines the word sequence within a data double

L 02 TIMEOUT Host word in the Modbus protocol.
“I” stands for IEEE-754 values (floating point values)
Range: 0...600s Default: 10s “L” stands for 4-byte integer values
“std” does not swap the word sequence; “swp” does.
If timeout value exceeds 0, a host system message is
expected to arrive during the set time.
L 03 Comm. Error Host S9 L 07 Physics

Range: IGNORE Default: IGNORE Range: RS232 Default: RS 485
W1 (WARNING 1) RS 422
W2 (WARNING 2) RS 485
A (Alarm)
Lets you set the Modbus interface physics.
If no message is received during the time set by

parameter L02, event message S9 “Data Link Host” is
output.
L 08 Baud Rate
L 04 Address Range: 2400 Default: 9600
4800
Range: 1...254 Default: 1 9600
19200
Slave address for Modbus protocol 38400
Modbus baud rate
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L 09 Format Data L 14 Address

Range: 8-E-1 Default: 8-E-1 Range: 0...126 Default: 16
8-0-1
8-N-2 Profibus DP slave address
Modbus data format (data bits, parity, stop bits).
L 15 FLOAT Format
L 10 FLOAT-FORMAT Range: SIEMENS-KG Default: IEEE
IEEE
Range: SIEMENS-KG Default: SIEMENS-KG
IEEE
Determines the representation of the floating point
values for the Profibus DP protocol.
Determines the S5 protocol used for representation of
floating point values.
L 16 Configuration
L 11 Physics Range: FIXED-1 Default: FIXED-1
FIXED-2
Range: RS 232 Default: RS 422 NO-PARA-ID
RS 422 PARA-ID
Lets you set the interface physics for the S5 protocol. Determines structure and size of the process image
(Profibus DP).
L 12 Baud Rate
L 17 Address
4800 Range: 0...63 Default: 16
9600
19200 DeviceNet slave address
38400
Baud rate for S5 protocol
L 18 Baud Rate
Range: 125k Default: 125k
L 13 Format Data 250k
500k
Range: 8-E-1 Default: 8-E-1
8-0-1 DeviceNet baud rates
8-N-2
S5 data format (data bits, parity, stop bits)
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L 19 Configuration L 24 IP-Address 1
Range: FIXED-1 Default: FIXED-1 Range: 0-255 Default: 192
FIXED-2
NO-PARA-ID Lets you enter IP address in manual
PARA-ID
Determines structure and size of the process image

(DeviceNet). L 25 IP-Address 2
Range: 0-255 Default: 168
Lets you enter IP address in manual

L 20 Byte Sequence
Range: LOW-High Default: LOW-High
High-LOW L 26 IP-Address 3
Determines the byte sequence within a data word
Lets you enter IP address in manual
L 21 Word Sequence
L 27 IP-Address 4
Range: I: std/L:std Default: I: std/L: std
I: swp/L: std
I: std/L: swp Range: 0-255 Default: 1
I: swp/L: swp Lets you enter IP address in manual
Determines the word sequence within a data double

word in the DeviceNet protocol.
“I” stands for IEEE-754 values (floating point values) L 28 Net Mask 1
“L” stands for 4-byte integer values
“std” does not swap the word sequence; “swp” does. Range: 0-255 Default: 255
Determines subnet mask

L 22 WEB Coding
Range: HTML, XML Default: XML
Defines type of web page coding. If XML is selected,

stylesheet determines data representation in browser.
L 29 Net Mask 2
L 23 DHCP Range: 0-255 Default: 255
Range: NO Default: NO Determines subnet mask
Determines how IP address shall be preset
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L 30 Net Mask 3 L 36 Byte sequence

Range: 0-255 Default: 255 Range: High-Low Default: High-Low
Low-High
Determines subnet mask
Swaps user data word in byte sequence
L 31 Net Mask 4
Range: 0-255 Default: 0 L 37 Word sequence

Determines subnet mask Range: I: std/L:std Default:
I: swp/L: std I: std/L: std
I: std/L: swp
I: swp/L: swp
L 32 Gateway 1 Determines word sequence during transmission of
measurement values in IEEE-/LONG format. Also
Range: 0-255 Default: 192 swaps analog preset values.
Determines standard gateway address
L 38 Configuration
Range: FIXED1, Default: FIXED 1
FIXED2,
L 33 Gateway 2 NO_PARA_ID.
PARA_ID

Not used with MODBUS/TCP
L 34 Gateway 3
L 35 Gateway 4
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Block M : Feeder Control
M 01 Feeder Active M 04 Motor STOP aft. ST

Range: YES Range: NO
NO Default: NO YES Default: NO
YES : The START/STOP Prefeeder dialog function NO : After cut-off or batch complete command,
is active. In turned-on state, the prefeeder is belt continues running for the time specified
controlled through the scale-specific by Parameter M02.
sequence.
YES : Conveyor belt immediately stops.
NO : Dialog function is faded out.
Control output is always set to STOP Parameter is active only if Batch Mode has been
Prefeeder. preselected.
Normally, belt immediately stops.
M 02 Setting Time
M 05 Change-over FF/DF
Range: 0.0...1000.0 s Default: 0.0 s
Range: YES
Setting time of material prefeeder NO Default: YES
I 07 = YES Belt clearance.

M 05 ineffective.
M 03 Feed Distance I 07 = NO No belt clearance.
Parameter M 05 lets you select Full
Range: 0.00...10000.00 m Default: 0.00 m Feed / Dribble Feed control via
conveyor belt (NO), or prefeeder
Material path from prefeeder to end of weighbridge.
(YES).
Input is required only if Full Feed / Dribble Feed
control via prefeeder is desired.
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Block N : Scale Monitoring
N 01 CPD Active N 04 Source Sensor

Range: NO Range: —
YES Default: NO DI Default: DI (DI6)
Starts speed-controlled delay element used to shift Digital input for belt sensor. Can be checked using the
belt load measurement to the point of material relevant service value.
discharge. Only DI6 can be used. If you select alternative “-”, BIC
and belt monitoring functions cannot be used.
Prerequisites: Speed meter must be present and
active. No belt circuit sensor is
required.
N 05 BIC Active
N 02 Platf.Dis.Length
Range: 0.00...50.00 %LB Default: 0.00 %LB YES
Input required only with CPD active

Lets you start adaptive belt influence compensation
Length from mid platform to material discharge point BIC.
in % of total belt length LB.
The resolution is approx. 200. To initialize BIC:
The dynamical tare portion is cleared upon power-up

or after changes to a parameter of the following list:
N 03 Belt Sensor Active · Parameter N 05 “BIC Active”
· Parameter B 04 “vs Charact. Val.”
· Parameter D 06 “Belt Circuit Char”
YES
Brief instructions:
Belt sensor and sensor area on conveyor belt are
designed to acquire belt slip and belt drift, and 1. N03 = YES, enter N 06... N 08.
synchronize the adaptive belt influence compensation
BIC. 2. Start setting program “LB: IMP/Belt”.
3. Activate BIC (N05 = YES).
4. Tare.
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Action:
N 06 Sensor Length
1. Clean head and tail pulleys.
Range: 0.01....400.00 cm Default: 8.20 cm
Length of sensor area in direction of belt travel. 2. Align belt.

See also Service value “Imp.S.”.
Monitoring system can fail, too. So watch service
values of belt circuit sensor and remove fault, if any.
N 07 Sensor Width N 11 Belt Skew

Range: 0.01...400.00 cm Default: 4.00 cm
Limit value for admissible belt skew. If exceeded,
Width of sensor area
event message C3 “Belt Skew” is output and digital
output N16 “DO Belt Skew” is set.
N 08 Sensor Offset
N 12 Belt Skew Event C3
Range: 400.00....400.00 cm Default: 0.00 cm
Range: WARNING 1 Default: Alarm (C03)
The offset lets you correct the zero point of the belt WARNING 2
run monitoring result. Ignore
However, the maximum display range is limited. Alarm
Therefore bigger corrections should be effected by
sensor shifting (see Commissioning chapter).
Conveyor belt is too far off-centre. Feeder is no longer
New display = old display - offset operable.
Action:
See Belt Drift event.

N 09 Belt Drift
Limit value for admissible belt drift. If exceeded, event N 13 Slip Limit
message C4 “Belt Drift” is output and digital output
N15 “DO Slip Event” is set. Range: 0.00...10.00 %LB Default: 2.00 %LB
Admissible variance of belt length in % of total belt

N 10 Belt Drift Event C4 length.
Range: WARNING 1 Default: WARNING 1 Limit value exceeded, event message C8 “Slip Error”
WARNING 2 (C04) is output and digital output N17 “DO Slip” is set.
Ignore
Alarm
Cause of event:
Belt leaves specified tolerance range.

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N 14 Slip Event C8
Range: WARNING 1 Default: WARNING 1
WARNING 2 (C08)
IGNORE
ALARM
Admissible limit value (N13) is exceeded.
N 15 Do Belt Drift
Range: DO Default: __
__
Digital output used to report belt drift.
N 16 DO Belt Skew
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Digital output used to indicate belt skew event.
N17 DO Slip
__
Digital output used to indicate belt slip event.
M 18 Freeze BIC
Range: DI Default: —
__
If digital input is set, current BIC values are frozen.

This helps to protect acquired values from falsification
upon heavily varying belt loads.
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Block O: Events
O 01 Power Failure E1 O 05 Namur Err Belt E3

Range: ALARM Default: ALARM Range: WARNING 1 Default: WARNING 1
WARNING 1 ALARM
WARNING 2 IGNORE
IGNORE
Short-circuit or breakage of belt circuit sensor cable

(BIC).
O 02 Memory Error S1
Prerequisite: N 03 = YES
ALARM (S01) No changes possible.
Feeder is no longer operable.
O 03 Tacho Input C2
O 06 L/C Input C1
Range: ALARM Default: ALARM
WARNING 1 Range: ALARM Default: ALARM
WARNING 2 WARNING 1
WARNING 2
Input frequency exceeds 2700 Hz.
Monitoring starts 10 s after power-up.
1. Load cell cable not (or improperly) connected.
Prerequisite: B 03 = YES
2. Analog-to-digital converter of measuring amplifier
is in saturation (see Service Value wz_roh).
3. Supply voltage has fallen below 19V.

O 04 Namur Err. Tacho E2
Fault must be available for min. 3 s.
WARNING 1
WARNING 2
IGNORE
O 07 No Release S2
Cable breakage or short-circuit. Range: WARNING 1 Default: WARNING 1
WARNING 2
Prerequisite: B 03 = YES IGNORE
Namur errors reset internal speed value to 0.

Frequency display (service value) is still active. RELEASE input signal pending.
Special case:
IGNORE always releases feeder.
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O 08 L/C Input > MAX H4

WARNING 1
WARNING 2
Load on load cell exceeds 110 % of the total of load

cell rated capacities (C 04).
Full scale: approx. 115 % with CSD load cells.
O 09 L/C Input < MIN L4

WARNING 1
WARNING 2
Load on load cells is smaller than 3 % of the total of

load cell rated capacities.
O 10 Simulation Active S7
WARNING 2 WARNING 2
ALARM
IGNORE
Simulation mode started
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Block P: Digital Inputs
P 01 Release P 05 DI Setting to zero

Range: DI Default: DI (DI1) Range: DI Default: —
— __
Determine digital input for feeder release. The function setting to zero can also be started via the
digital input. The program is started by a positive flank
Setting “-” means that no release is required. of the contact. The result is automatically accepted if it
is within the admissible zero setting limit (5% of the
Default is DI1, however, any other free digital input nominal belt load). An ackowledgement of the result is
can be used as well. not necessary. The calibration program can only be
aborted in its active phase.
P 02 DI Stop Batch
Range: DI Default: DI (DI3)
—
Digital input signal used to abort a running batch.
P 03 Ackn. Events
Range: DI Default: DI (DI1)
—
Digital input used to acknowledge event messages.

Level acts statically and should not be permanently
available (permanent acknowledgement).
P 04 DI Start
Range: DI Default: —
__
If OP has been selected for start source, digital input

“DI Start” can be configured and used to start feeder
using a start pulse (key). Feeder is stopped by a pulse
output across digital input “Release”.
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Block Q: Digital Outputs
Q 01 DO Alarm Q 05 DO I-MAX
Range: DO Default: DO I+DO3 LO Range: DO Default: DO (DO2)
— —
Digital output used to report general alarm. Digital output signal used to indicate that maximum
feed rate (F03) is exceeded up.
Contact output is independent of event class (F04).
Q 02 DO Prefeeder ON
Range: DO Default: DO (DO4) Q 06 DO Q-MIN
—
Range: DO Default: —
Digital output used to START/STOP prefeeder. —
Digital output signal used to indicate that minimum

belt load (F05) is exceeded down.
Q 03 DO Feeder ON Contact output is independent of event class (F06).
Range: DO Default: DO (DO5)
—
Q 07 DO Q-MAX
Digital output signal used to indicate START/STOP
state of scale. Range: DO Default: —
—
This very output can also be used to START/STOP
drive.
Digital output signal used to indicate that maximum
belt load (F07) is exceeded up.
Contact output is independent of event class (F08).
Q 04 DO I-MIN
Q 08 DO v-MIN
Range: DO Default: Do (DO1)
— Range: DO Default: —
—
Digital output signal used to indicate that minimum
feed rate (F01) is exceeded down. Contact output is Digital output signal used to indicate that minimum
independent of event class (F02). belt speed (F09) is exceeded down.
Contact output is independent of set event class
(F10).
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Q 09 DO v-MAX
—
Digital output signal used to indicate that maximum

belt speed (F11) is exceeded up.
Contact output is independent of set event class
(F12).
Q 10 DO Batch Active
—
Digital output signal reporting that a batch is active.

Signal becomes active upon start of batch and is
deactivated when batch is complete. Signal remains
available after abort of batch.
Q 11 DO Full Feed
—
Full feed signal is available from start of batch until

batch amount “Value for I-MIN (F01)- Batch Dribble
FD (I02)” is reached. Batching continues in dribble
feed.
Q 12 DO Dribble Feed
—
Dribble feed signal is output after the full feed phase

(see Q11).
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Block R: Comm. EasyServe
R 01 Station Address R 04 Format Data

Range: 1...254 Default: 1 Range: 8-0-1 Default: 8-0-1
8-E-1
Station address and baud rate of feeder and 8-N-2
EasyServe must be identical.
The relevant setting (including communication EasyServe always uses an 11-bit character frame.
interface) can be searched using EasyServe (menu:
Tools/Options/Communication). For example:
The station address is specially designed for plants
using a service bus. If the latter is not available, 8-0-1 means:
select 1.
1 start bit, 8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit
Connection to PC can also be made using a 9-pole (N = No parity, E = Even Parity)
SUB-D connector on X4 (RS 232 only) or a Phoenix
connector on X5 (RS232, RS422 or RS485).
See also Wiring Diagram in chapter DETAILS.
R 05 Connection
Range: Serial Default: Serial
R 02 Physics SERIAL+TCP
Range: RS 232 Default: RS 232

RS 422 If MODBUS/TCP (Ethernet) has been selected for
RS 485 fieldbus, communication between feeder and
EasyServe can also take place via Ethernet.
Determines the physics of the data transmission To do so, set Connection parameter to SERIAL-TCP.
protocol.
R 06 MODBUS Idle Time

R 03 EasyServe Baudr.
Range: 2...20ms Default: 4 ms
19200 For Modbus driver, single character timeout (idle time)
for end recognition can be adjusted using this
parameter (see BVH2220).
Baud rate
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10 Event Messages
System Messages S S9 : Data Link Host

Serial communication interrupted for longer
S1 : Memory Error than timeout.
Action : Check cable connections.
Program and parameter memories are Parameter : L 03
checked in cycles. If an error is found, cal is
inoperable in most cases.
Action : Contact the SCHENCK
Service.
Parameter: O02
S2 : No Release
External RELEASE signal pending.
Scale cannot start.
Parameter : O 07 Electrics E
E1 : Power Failure
S3 : Maint. STR Meter
Power failed or cut off.
Total ON-time of conveyor belt and Feed rate possibly not recorded during this
measurement is exceeded. time.
Perform requisite service work, if necessary. Action : Acknowledge message.
Acknowledgement of message does not Parameter : O 01
influence time intervals.
Parameters : K 03, K 04
E2 : Namur Err Tacho
S4 : Maintenance Int. Elec Short circuit or breakage in speed transducer

cable. Scale no longer operable.
The INTECONT power supply has been Action : Check speed transducer cable.
switched on for a preset period of time. Deselect speed measurement
Perform requisite service work, if necessary. for a short time using
Acknowledgement of message does not Parameter B 03 .
influence time intervals. Parameter : O 04
Parameters : K 01, K 02
E3 : Namur Err Belt

S7 : Simulation Active
Short circuit or breakage in belt circuit sensor
Operating in Simulation mode, scale is not cable.
prepared for normal operation. Action : Check sensor cable.
The Simulation mode lets you test all scale Parameter : O 05
functions without material at the time of
commissioning.
Action : Deselect “Simulation” function.
Parameter : N1
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Calibration C C7 : Set Time To Zero
C1 : L/C Input During preset time, no taring nor manual or

automatic zero setting has taken place.
Load cell cable broken, not or improperly Action : Tare or set to zero,
connected. Supply voltage too low. acknowledge message.
Action : Check cabling. Parameters : H 06, H 07
If OK, check load cell amplifier.
Parameter : O 06
C8 : Slip Error
C2 : Tacho Input
Conveyor belt length inadmissibly changed.
Speed transducer output frequency exceeds Error is acquired only using additional belt
3000 Hz, most probably due to subsequent circuit sensor.
change of belt speed (e.g. gearbox). Action : Check belt tension; if
Action : Check speed transducer for necessary, correct.
proper dimensioning. Check sensor for proper
If necessary, measure pulse measuring distance.
frequency using oscillograph. Parameters : N13, N14
Parameter : O 03
C9 : Tare Diff > MAX

C3 : Belt Skew
Automatic or manual zero setting has detected
Conveyor belt runs too far off centre. Scale is excessive zero point deviation.
no longer operable. Correction takes place only if no Alarm is
Action: See C4 available.
Parameters: N11, N12 Action : Acknowledge message, clean
scale; if need be, retare.
Parameters : H 01, H 11, H 12
C4 : Belt Drift
Belt has left defined tolerance zone.

Action: 1) Clean head and tail pulleys.
2) Align belt.
Parameters: N09, N10
C5 : Tare Corr. > MAX
Automatic zero setting has exceeded specified

limit. No correction takes place.
Action : Clean scale; if need be, retare.
Parameter : H 01, H 04, H 05
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Maximum H Minimum L
H1 : I > MAX L1 : I < MIN
Current feed rate exceeds set limit value. Current feed rate has fallen below set limit
Action : Normally none, unless value. Error in measurement possibly out of
message H4 is available or tolerance.
system-specific limits have to Action : System specific unless L4 is
be observed. additionally available
Parameters : F 03, F 04 Parameters : F 01, F 02
H2 : Load > MAX L2 : Load < MIN
Current belt load exceeds set limit value. Current belt load has fallen below set limit
Action : Normally none, unless value.
message H4 is available or Action : See L1
system-specific limits have to Parameters : F 05, F 06
be observed.
Parameters : F 07, F 08
L3 : V < MIN
H3 : v > MAX Current belt speed has fallen below set limit
value.
Current belt load exceeds set limit value. Action : Check to see if belt is running.
Action : System specific unless C2 is Parameters : F 09, F 10
additionally available.
Parameters : F 11, F 12
L4 : L/C Input < MIN
H4 : L/C Input > MAX Weighing system underloaded. Errors in

measurement possible.
Weighing system overloaded. Errors in Action : Check mechanical weighing
measurement possible. system, weighed idler
Action : Check material infeed; belt alignment and load cell cable.
load is too big. Parameter : O 09
Parameter : O 08
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Batching Signal Lamps

B1 : Out of Tolerance
a (green) POWER OK
LED not lit:
Batch not completed with specified accuracy.
Tolerance : Parameters I 04, 05 1. No power supply
Event : Parameter I 06 2. Device defective
Cause : Automatic adaption started 3. All other functions OK, LED
(Parameter I 03) ? probably defective. Call display
Material infeed or belt drive test.
faulty ?
b (green) CPU OK
Display pending or flashing,
processor system is faulty. Scale is
inoperable.
B4 MAX Batch Act. Value

X (red) ALARM
flashes if an Alarm message is
available.
Current batch actual value exceeds preset
Display additionally shows event
tolerance.
code.
Limit value : Parameters I 04, I 08
Action : See relevant event
code.
MIN (red) MIN LIMIT VALUE

lit if feed rate limit value is exceeded
down.
Action : See L1: I<MIN
MAX (red) MAX LIMIT VALUE

lit if feed rate limit value is exceeded
up.
Action : See H1: I>MAX.
No power supply:
Upon short circuit on the secondary side of the power

supply, internal overload protection responds.
Disconnect power supply for approx. 1 minute, and its
is ready to operate again.
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11 Commissioning
How To Operate Your INTECONT
1. Event E2 = O04
There is no way out. Namur Err. Tacho
Who wants to put the INTECONT into service has to

work himself through the Operation and Service
Manuals.
To make learning easier, the INTECONT can be Operate cursors to view available
operated without mechanical equipment, load cells
T
events.
and speed transducer.
Although no feed rate is displayed, all operating 1. Namur Err. Tacho E2
U
functions can be performed. Speed transducer not connected, or
cabling faulty.
1. Connect power supply and turn on (Chapter
DETAILS). 2. L/C Input C1
Load cell not connected, or
2. The upper two green LEDs report “Ready to
cabling error.
Operate”, the red LED in the middle flashes and
reports Alarm E1.
3. L/C Input >MIN L4
4. No release S2
No external RELEASE signal.
Z= 0t
E1 I= 0 kg/h
4. If you wish to turn off the flashing signal lamp or try

the setting programs, change some parameters as
shown in Parameterization chapter.
Upper display : Totalizing Counter Z1 (a) Parameter O04 to WARNING 1 E2
(b) Parameter O06 to WARNING 1 C1
Lower Display : Event Message E1
(c) Parameter O09 to WARNING1 L4
“Power Failure” Feed Rate I
O
(d) Parameter O07 to IGNORE S2
Acknowledge Message E1 with key (e) Parameter B 03 to --
ACK.
Deselect belt speed measurement with Parameter B
Display shows Event Message E2
03. Weigher can then operate without tacho generator.
which reports that no speed transducer
is connected.
Use residual parameters to change the event class of
the 4 message types.
3. Except “Scale ON” and “Set to Zero”, all functions
5. Set “Release” contact (Parameter P01).
described in the Operating Manual can be
performed, e.g. display of event messages. 6. Start INTECONT, all setting programs are
G Call function distributor. available.
f Start function “Display Events”.

First call LB program as described in Chapter 6
and acquire result using the f key.

7. To simulate belt load, see Test Plug item.
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Out-of-round
Mechanical Prerequisites
The out-of-round error of idlers in the weigher
Mount mechanical equipment in accordance with the influential zone must not exceed 0.4 mm.
instructions given in separate manual. Check weighed
and carrying idlers in the weigher influential zone for
correct alignment and out-of-round. Securement
After alignment, secure idler sets against

displacement.
Mark idlers and sets to avoid mistakes during
maintenance.
Influences
Incorrect alignment entails a zero point error which is

Influential zone normally compensated during calibration.
However, changes in belt tension increase the error
All weighed idlers and three carrying idlers upstream size.
and downstream of weighing station. For this reason, ensure correct alignment and
constant belt tension for accurate weighing.
Alignment
Maintenance
Raise idlers in the influential zone to approx. 3...5 mm
above remaining idlers. Align then against one If idlers are dismounted for maintenance work to be
another to a height difference below 0.4 mm. effected, make sure that they are remounted in their
former locations.
Electrical Prerequisites
Run and connect cables as described in Chapter

DETAILS.
Depending on idler set equipment, idlers have to be

aligned in various points.
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Enter Parameters
All important rated and calibration data are shown in

the supplied Spec Sheet.
In addition, see hints given below. We recommend to
read through all parameters and to select the best
possible setting.
Parameter Block A
Dialog language and display unit.

Parameter values are automatically converted if the
unit is changed.
Parameter Block B
Characteristic value vs B 04 is important for

Determine belt inclination by using spirit level and
calibration. Adjust units to nominal feed rate. To
measuring element. Repeat measurement with spirit
ensure stable display, resolution of feed rate display
level turned and calculate mean value of height h.
(B 01) should not exceed 4...5 decimals.
Display format of totalizing counters should not
exceed 6...7 digits. The decimal point is one digit.
Example:
Nominal feed rate 10 t/h Angle C 07: a = tan (h/l)

Unit B 07 —-.—- t
Max. Wert 999.999 t Angles < 20 degr.: a = 55 h/l
Parameter Block D
Calibration results need not be entered.

During initial calibration, range correction D 02 should
Max. counter run time =
be set to 1.
Check to see if, with rated data entered, load cell
rated capacity is not exceeded.
Then counter is reset.
If an external totalizing counter is connected, output F = q * L * H * cos(a)

frequency must not exceed 10 Hz (see Parameters B
07, 08 and Service Displays Z0 and ZE). q = nominal belt load D 01 in kg/m
Parameter Block C L = eff. platform length C 05 in m
H = lever ration C 06
Ensure correct input of calibration and evaluation data a = angle C 07 in degr.
as shown in relevant Spec Sheet. Measure effective F = force on load cell in kg
belt length and inclination at site.
F should be the total of load cell rated capacities C
For definition of belt length, see Chapter DETAILS.
04. If not, load cells are too small for the requested
nominal feed rate.
Enter belt inclination only if load cells are arranged
right-angled to belt. If load cells are mounted
vertically, the effective angle is 0. For definition of
check weight, see Data Flow Diagrams in Chapter
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Parameter Block F
Functional Check
Select limit values and their event classes in
accordance with application requirements. 1. Start weigher and conveyor belt.
Parameter Block G Starting depends on selected start source B 06 .
Acknowledge Message E1.
Adjust display filters, if required. Normally, the default
2. As running display, a rotating point appears in top
values can be used.
left display field.
If not, Parameter Vmin (F 09) is set too high or
START key has not been operated.
Parameter Block H
3. Interpret event messages, if any, as shown in
See “Automatic Zero Setting”. Maintain default values Chapter 10 and remedy fault.
for the time being. Do not start automatic zero setting
before calibration is effected. 4. Call Service messages.
Parameter Block K (a) Tachometer

If measurement is ON (B 03 = DI7), speed
For calibration, the maintenance parameters are transducer output frequency must be below
irrelevant. The default values are useful suggestions. 3000 Hz. Compare value with Spec Sheet. If
frequency heavily varies at constant belt
speed, there is too much space between
Parameter Block N
speed transducer NAMUR sensor and
Measuring at discharge point (CPD) should normally be gearing. See also “Check of Belt Speed”.
activated (N 01, N 02). For automatic belt influence
compensation (BIC) and belt drift display, a special belt
circuit sensor and a metal sensor area on belt are (b) wz
required. If these are not available, set Parameter N 03 The unnormalized output value of load cell
to NO. Disconnect BIC during initial commissioning. amplifier must not exceed 2.85mV/V, not even
with nominal platform load. Value changes
Parameter Block O with varying load on platform (e.g. check
weight).
The event classes are selected for a standard scale. If
messages O 04, O 06 and O 07 have been modified Value excessive:
for training, reset to default.
– Load cell overloaded
– Tare balance weight, if any, improperly set
Value negative:
– Load cell improperly connected

– Tare balance weight, if any, improperly set
(c) aw
Load on load cell in percent related to the total
of load cell rated capacities.
Interpret as under Item b). At nominal belt
load, aw should not exceed 100%.
5. If all else fails, see “Test Plug” item.
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Calibration Check Using Check Weight
Calibration as such is not required. After input of rated Check with check weight is useful because
and calibration data, scale is calibrated.
1. Mechanical or electrical faults may be given
Simply call:
2. Calibration data may be uncertain, e.g. lever
1. Setting program “Belt Circuit LB” determining the ratio not exactly known, inclination hard to
basis of one belt circuit for zeroing and taring measure
programs
3. Incorrect data may have been entered.
2. Taring program TW The check weight should range between 30 %...100

% of nominal platform load and be exactly known.
3. Zero setting program for training. Zero point error 1. Enter effective check weight as Parameter C 08.
should be small after taring. If weighing modules with leaf spring parallel
guidance are used, the check weight corresponds
Always observe the above order of sequence.
to the actual value. In other cases, see Spec Sheet
or calculate check weight in accordance with
For first program, measure exact time of one belt
Chapter DETAILS / Data Flow Diagrams. For
circuit and enter value into Parameter C 02. For
effective check weight, belt inclination is irrelevant.
operation and message interpretation, see Chapter 3.
Two further checks should be effected:

2. Call program “Weight Check CW”,
1. Check using check weight
as shown in Chapter “Setting Programs”.
2. Check of belt speed
For evaluation of results, see operating sequence des-
cription.
Possible causes of faults:
Distorsion of platform, insufficient alignment,

interferences on load cell cable.
In case of suspicion, repeat check with another

weight.
If something goes wrong: Unlinearity is mostly due to above faults; linear errors,
our service department is always prepared to help. to incorrect data.
Maybe only some small error or maloperation is the
cause of trouble. Check individual operations one
by one. Normally, the issue can be eliminated.
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Check Belt Speed Check Using Material
The speed transducer frequency generator can be Checks or calibrations with check weights cannot
driven by reproduce the actual circumstances to perfection.
1. Friction wheel in the lower belt run Highly accurate weighing results can be achieved only
2. Drive motor shaft. by various measurements with material and
subsequent correction.
In the first case, the entered characteristic value vs
(Parameter B 04) depends on the exact friction wheel For correction, use Parameter D 02.
diameter; in the second, on the belt wrap factor.
Hence, check speed measurement for accuracy. Observe the following items:
1. Acquire belt speed with stop watch and tape 1. Make sure the route from platform to material
measure. collecting point is clean.
To be on the safe side, conduct various
measurements and calculate mean value. 2. Ensure that material diverters, if any, do not divert
any material.
2. Read INTECONT speed display over the same 3. If feed screws or air slides are used between
period of time. platform and collecting point, feeding starts approx.
30 min. before check measurement so that normal
3. Compare both values with one another and, if build-ups are given.
necessary, correct characteristic value vs B 04.
4. Set dedustings to a minimum.
5. Ensure that hoppers or vehicles used for transport

of material to a legal-for-trade weigher are cleaned
and weighed before every filling operation (tare).
Example:
old = old parameter value
new = new parameter value Old value of Parameter D 02 = 1
Vg = measured speed Within 15 min. a material amount of MW = 4.9 t is fed.
Va = read off speed Difference in counter reading MA read on INTECONT
is 5.0 t.
This method is also applicable with unknown
characteristic values.
If characteristic value vs is known and deviations are

excessive, the space between sensor (Namur
transducer) and gearing is too big. Check by switching = 1 x 4.9 = 0.98
ammeter into sensor circuit. ——
5.0
Enter computed value into Parameter D 02 .

Tooth over sensor: i= 0.1...1.65 mA
else: i = 1.65...8 mA
Neither level should exceed limit value 1.65 mA.
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Activate the automatic zero setting function only in INTECONT comes with belt a belt run monitoring
clearly defined cases, e.g. if some belt circuits are run function designed to detect belt drift and belt slip.
with no load. Activate monitoring using Parameter N03 “Belt Sensor
Active”.
Parameter H 01 = JA Automatic active
= NO Automatic not active The belt run monitoring functions can be used only if a
belt circuit sensor (Namur transducer) and
Automatic system is active both in turned-on and a triangle metal sensor area on belt area
turned-off state of scale, if belt speed exceeds Vmin. available (see Fig. Below). If not,
Parameters N03 “Belt Sensor Active” and
N05 “BIC Active” must be set to “NO.
Z1 = 2500 kg
I = 0 kg/h
Measuring result of one belt circuit is continuously

compared to previous result.
If “Belt Empty” is identified, zero point is automatically
corrected.
Set continuous plausibility check with Parameters H
Fig.: Belt Run Monitoring
02 and H 03. For normal conveyor belts, default
values can be used, however, a check is
recommended. To activate belt run monitoring:
1. Set Parameter N03 “Belt Sensor Active” to “YES”.
1. Deactivate automatic H 01 = NO. 2. Enter sensor length L into Parameter N06 “Sensor
2. Call zero setting program via function distributor Length” (s. Belt Run Monitoring figure).
various times and acquire result. 3. Enter sensor width B into Parameter N07 “Sensor
3. Note final results Dev. (upper display) as of second Width” (s. Belt Run Monitoring figure).
run. 4. Set Parameter N08 “Sensor Offset” to 0.
4. The
. highest value of Item 3 is the smallest value 5. Call calibrating function “LB: IMP/Belt”.
for Parameter H 02. 6. Acquire result after min. 2 belt circuits.
Enter double to triple value, but min. 0.1 %. 7. Adjust sensor.
5. Parameter H04 monitors the total of all zeroing Note: Service value ”Imp.S” indicates the number
operations. Enter value, e.g. 2...4 times higher of pulses measured for the covered sensor. If the
than H 02. belt sensor is located exactly in mid sensor area,
6. Activate Automatic using Parameter H 01. the following value results:
Imp.S. = 0.5 * L (N06) * 0.01 * vs_Charact. Val.

(B04)
Example: N06 = 8.40 cm and

B04 = 1000 I/m result in Imp.S. = 42
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Note: Monitor service value “Belt Drift Tr” indicating

the deviation of mid sensor and thus of belt from Control for Point of Discharge CPD
sensor position in cm.
Upon measurement at the point of discharge, the
Example: Belt drift = 0.20 cm: Parameter N08 measuring point of the weighing platform is shifted to
“Sensor Offset” = - 0.20 cm indicates belt slip 0.00 cm. the point of material discharge using a delay element.
The amount discharged is measured direct.
8. If necessary, determine event classes of belt slip
and drift messages (Parameters N09...N17). Note: If CPD is active, Automatic Belt Influence
Compensation BIC should be started as well.
Note: Normally, the default values can be used in
actual practice.
Prerequisites:
· Length ratio from mid platform to material discharge
9. Check messages. point and total conveyor belt length is known.
· Length ratio in percent is entered into Parameter
Note: To check, adapt Parameter N08 N02 “Platf.Dis.Length”.
“SensorOffset” accordingly and remember to reset
value to default. To start CPD, set Parameter N01 “CPD Active” to
“YES” .
Belt Influence Compensation BIC
The automatic Belt Influence Compensation BIC is

designed to monitor and correct the belt influence. As
is with belt run monitoring, a sensor and a sensor area
are required. To commission BIC, first start belt run
monitoring.
Note: Perform initial commissioning without active

BIC.
Features
After start of the belt influence compensation, the

influence of the conveyor belt on measurement will be
compensated after approx. 10 belt circuits.
Prerequisites:
· Belt run monitoring commissioned
· Belt run monitoring started.
To start BIC, set Parameter N05 “BIC Active” to “YES”

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If items 4 and 5 cannot be performed, use

Cosine Pendulum pendulum position and Rv in turn.
Belt weighers with variable belt inclination are equipped 7. Tare scale, best in horizontal position.
with a so-called cosine pendulum which compensates
8. Calibrate range using check weight and Parameter
the impact of inclination on measuring result.
D 02. Use setting program CW.
The pendulum is switched into the load cell (L/C)
supply voltage.
Test Plug
L/C RD Rp Rw Angle C 07
1 x CSD 4000 3000 727 0.73

2 x CSD 2000 1500 363 +/- 30° 0.73
1 x HBM 350 300 123 0.64
Almost any possible error in operation is reported by

event message. For interpretation, see Chapter 10.
Check INTECONT for proper operation by using a
RD = load cell input resistance in ohms simple test plug. This helps to see whether the fault is
with load cel, or cabling and electrical equipment.
Rp = pendulum potentiometer resistance in ohms
Rw = calibrated resistance of Rv in ohms 1. Switch plug as shown in drawing.
1. Position pendulum near weighbridge and align 2. Withdraw load cell connector X7 and replace by
using spirit level. test plug.
2. Param.: Angle a (C 08) = 0 At the indicated resistance values, the following

Lever (C 07) = table value service values result:
Tare (D 04) = 0
Tare (D 05) = 0 1. wz apr.1.1mV/V
Do not tare scale.
2. Load cell apr. 55 % (C 03 =2mV/V)
3. Use Rv to preset RW with highest possible utilization aw apr. 39% (C03 =2.85mV/V)
accuracy. If wz is in specified range, measuring amplifier
4. Bring weigher into two opposite positions, properly operates.
e.g. degr. Apply check weight, if necessary.
Note:
5. Set belt load displays to same value by correcting The test plug ordering number is V037426.B01.
the pendulum case zero point position.
6. Use potentiometer rv to vary range until until

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12 Details
Start / Stop
Start / stop states exclusively refer to belt drive, 3. START/STOP with belt speed higher, or smaller,
prefeeder and feed rate measurement. than set limit value Vmin (v).
Belt load and belt speed are acquired in either case. System prompts for input of unmeaned value
Display with START Rotating point in upper display : measured for speed V.
field.
Rotation speed is approximately
proportional to feed rate, but
never zero.
Display with STOP Point stands still after completion

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of measurement.
After effective stop command, totalization is cut off as
soon as set afterflow time Tnach has elapsed.
STOP commands have highest priority.
Four different control modes can be configured (see

also Parameter B06).
1. START/STOP using digital input.
The default value is DI2. However, you can use any 4. START/STOP via fieldbus interface (FB).
other free digital input as well.
Serial START/STOP commands acts in the same
The digital input operates edge-controlled, i.e. If ways as the corresponding keys.
scale cuts off after Alarm, START signal must be
The “Select Keyboard Mode” function lets you shift the
removed and applied again.
Start/Stop commands onto keyboard.
Return to “Deselect Keyboard Mode” function using
Parameter B06.
2. START/STOP using keyboard (OP)
Start : START key if no Alarm is

available and release signal
has been output.
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1) Selection “v” does not allow for batching.
2) Digital input “Release” P01 can be cut off (setting

“- -”), and scale is released always.
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Batching Without Clearance
If batch is complete, belt drive is cut-off. Feeding by

full feed/dribble feed can be controlled via belt speed
or prefeeder (dashed line).
It is recommended to activate delay for material
discharge (O 01 = YES).
Select keyboard as START source
(B 06 = DE + T).
For details, see OPERATION chapter.
Parameter Schedule:
B 06 START source OP
G 06 Belt tracking time Tn apr. 3 s
Feed rate determination tracking time after

belt cut-off.
Enables afterflowing material to be acquired.
N 01 CPD Active YES
Delay for point of discharge

I 01 Batch Dribble Feed kg
Change-over point from full feed to dribble

feed, e.g. by belt speed reduction. Enter
deviation from cut-off point I 02 (see Figure). I 03 = 0 : No adaptation
I 02 Batch Cut-Off Point kg I 03 = 1 : Full adaption
Intermediate values lead to filtered
Belt drive cut-off point. To be set to slightly adaptation.
below setpoint to enable afterflowing material
to be acquired.
Suggestion: I 03 = 0.6
Suggestion:
Mean dribble feed feed rate in kg/h divided by I 04... For monitoring, see Parameter List.
3600.
I 03 Correction Factor 0.6 I 07 Empty Belt NO
Dribble feed changeover and cut-off points Prerequisite for batching mode.
are automatically adapted upon completion of
batch for system to be better matched to M 01 Feeder Active
actual conditions until the time of next
batching operation. NO : Feeder control output is always
LOW. Full feed/dribble feed
changeover must be controlled via
belt drive. Function “Next W/Belt
Empty” is not possible.
YES : Prerequisite for feeder control via
batch mode and for function
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M 02 Setting Time sec M 05 = NO

No entry required.
From 0 to nominal feed rate (see Sequence
M 04 Motor STOP Aft. ST YES/NO
and Parameter M 04).
M 03 Feed Distance m Use M 04 to determine whether belt tracking
is desired after completion of batch or after
Material path from feeder to end of weighing cut-off.
platform. With slow feeders, tracking helps to avoid
excess feed.
If CPD is active (N 01 = YES) the length from Prerequisite: M 01 = YES
platform center to point of discharge (N 02)
has to be added.
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M 05 Change-over FF/DF Adaption:

NO Change-over via belt drive After every completed batch, system uses the missing
YES : Change-over via feeder amount to compute a correction value for cut-off point
(signals dashed in diagram) A (I 02). Dribble feed changeover point is
Sequence: automatically corrected.
0 Start batch through START command. Error = SETPOINT - amount fed

Belt drive, prefeeder, totalization (counters)
start operating. The new cut-off point for the next batch is computed
from the error and an evaluation factor.
1 Abort batch through STOP command.
To avoid excess feed, belt drive continues
running for time TZ after feeder cut-off
(Parameters M 01, M 02, M 04). F(new) = F(0ld) + FAK * Error
2 Restart batch through START command.
F =Batch cut-off point I 02
3 Change-over point from full feed to dribble
feed FM = SET - A - F is reached. Signals FAK =Adaption factor I 03
“Full Feed” and “Dribble Feed” change levels. (see Parameter)
A and F are the pre-act cut-off points
(Parameters I 01 und I 02). Errors smaller than the smallest display digit are not
corrected.
4 Cut-off point HM = SET - A
is reached and batch is complete.
Belt drive cuts off.
Release Signal:
So as to avoid excess feed, prefeeder shuts
down as soon as differential amount M (TZ) is Pending release signal acts as STOP command.
reached (M 04 = NO).
Alarm:
M(TZ) = I * TZ/3600
Batch is interrupted (motor and prefeeder cut off
I = Current feed rate filtered through immediately). Remedy fault, acknowledge error
display filter G 01 message and restart..
TZ = Parameter M 02
Power DOWN:
5 Belt tracking and end of material flow.
If Parameters H and V are correctly set,
Batch mode is cut off. Counter readings and values of
setpoint has now been reached. If not, see
amounts fed remain stored for an unlimited period of
Item “Adaptation”.
time. Resume batching with “Preselect Batch”
6. Change-over point from full feed to dribble function.
feed, if prefeeder is used for feed control
(Parameter N 05 = YES). “Abort Batch” function:
Pre-act cut-off point FMS is estimated on the Abort batch. Control signal behaviour is the same as
basis of the mean belt load. after STOP command.
FMS = VM - L * Q - M(TZ)
Q = Belt load displayed (Filter G 04)

L = Material path (M 03)
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When batch is complete, prefeeder cuts off; belt drive, Parameter Schedule:
after approx. another half belt circuit. Conveyor belt is
empty. Delay for point of discharge should be B 06 START source OP
activated G 06 Belt tracking time Tn ca. 3 s
(N 01 = YES).
Select keyboard for START source (B 06 = DE + T). Tracking time of feed rate acquisition after
Function “Next W/Belt Empty” automatically activates belt cut-off.
clearance mode. For details, see OPERATION
chapter. N 01 CPD Active YES
The smallest possible actual batch amount Delay for point of discharge
corresponds to the load on belt from weighing platform
to point of feed.
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I 01 Batch Dribble Feed kg Sequence:
Change-over point from full feed to dribble 0 Start batch through START command. Belt
feed, e.g. through reduction of feed rate. drive, feeder and totalizing counters start
Enter deviation from cut-off point I 02 (see operating.
Diagram). Normally not used in clearance 1 Abort batch through STOP command.
mode. To avoid excess feed, belt drive continues
I 02 Batch Cut-Off Point kg running for time TZ after prefeeder cut-off
(Parameters M 02, M 04).
Feeder cut-off point. 2 Restart batch through START command.
Suggestion: Initial value 0 3 Changeover point to dribble feed is reached.

Full feed and dribble feed signals change
I 03... See “Without Clearance” level.
I 07 Belt Empty YES
FM = AM - F
Prerequisite for clearance mode
AM = Cut-off point, see Item 4
M 01 Feeder Active YES F = Parameter I 01, Dribble Feed
Prerequisite for clearance mode

4 Cut-off point AM is reached, feeder cuts off.
Belt drive continues running for time Tab to
enable belt to be unloaded.
M 02 Setting Time sec
AM = SOLL - A - Mg
From 0 to nominal feed rate (see Sequence
and Parameter M 04). A = Parameter I 02, Cut-Off Point
M 03 Feed Distance m Mg = Estimated load on belt between
weighing platform and prefeeder.
Material path from feeder to end of weighing
platform. Mg = L * Q + I * TZ/3600
If CPD is active (N 01 = YES) the length from
platform center to point of discharge (N 02) I = Current feed rate filtered through
has to be added. display filter G 01.
TZ = Parameter M 02.
M 04 Motor STOP Aft. ST YES/NO Q = Current belt load filtered through
display filter G 04
Use M 04 to determine whether belt tracking
is desired after completion of batch or after Tab = TZ + time for another half belt circuit
cut-off. With N 04 = NO, TZ is doubled.
With slow feeders, tracking helps to avoid
excess feed (see Sequence and Diagram). 5. Batching amount reached.
Cut-off command routed between Item 4 and 5 totally

aborts batch.
M 05 Change-Over FF/DF YES/NO
For Adaption, Release, etc.:
Parameter has no effect. See “Batching Without Clearance”.
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Data Flow Diagram
Fig.: Measurement
Note: Parameters:
In normal INTECONT operation, data flow diagrams Io Nominal Feed Rate B 02 in t/h
need not be known.
Io is reference value for limit values and
In special cases, they can be used to trace internal service display. Io has no effects on
normalizations, particulary important for (theoretical) calibration.
precalibration.
Qo = in kg/m
Vo = in m/s
Io = in t/h
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L Effective Platform Length C 06 in m
Acquire accurate length and enter.

VS Speed Transducer Characteristic
Value B 04 in I/m
VS determines speed measurement

normalization, thus being relevant for
weighing accuracy.
Fo Load Cell Rated Capacity C 04 in kg
Total of load cell rated capacities. Pivots are

considered as load cells.
Fo = (N +M) * NNENN
NENN = load cell rated capacity
N = number of load cells
M = number of pivots
Fo determines weigher accuracy.
E Load Cell Characteristic Value C 04

in mV
The transmission coefficient is an important

value for calibration.
Ua = Load cell output voltage in mV

Ue = Load cell input voltage in V
= 5 V (10 V)
Fig.: Displays, limit values, analog input
F = Load on load cell
CSD load cells E = 2.85 mV/V

Qo Nominal Belt Load D 01 in kg/m HBM load cells E = 2.00 mV/V
Computed by INTECONT, Qo is reference
value for limit values and displays. With some types, E is not calibrated. For
value, see type plate.
Nominal platform load QB = Qo · L
L = effective platform length
H Lever Ratio C 06
Vo Nominal Speed B 05 in m/s
The lever ratio is decisive for calibration
accuracy. However, it must not enter into
Reference value for limit values, only relevant check weight computation.
for calibration of weighers
1. operating without speed measurement or
2. using adaptive belt influence compensation
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Belt load results from platform data and belt inclination.
F = Force applied to load cell in kg

QB = Platform load in kg
LWB = See Figure.
With platforms with leaf spring parallel

guidance H = 1.
a Belt Inclination C08 in degr Fo= Total of load cell in kg

rated capacities
Enter belt inclination if load cells are mounted
right-angled to belt. With vertically mounted E= Load cell characteristic value in m/mV
load cells, degree is always 0
GK= Device constant
QPRF Effective Check Weight C 08 in kg
This weight serves for check of theoretical

calibration.
Ue = Load cell input voltage in V
As effective check weight, enter platform load
simulated by check weight. a= Angle in degr
For check weight factor f, see Spec Sheet.
QPRF = f * Check Weight Belt speed is computed from speed transducer output
frequency.
KOR Range Correction D 02
D 02 is primarily used to calibrate results of a The product from Q and V is feed rate I.
material check. This parameter exclusively
acts on belt load measuring branch. I = Q * V * 3600s/f in kg/h
Analog Output: For tare parameters to be accurately calibrated, range

correction takes place before taring. If range
normalization QN is modified (Parameters KOR, Fo,
etc.), tare parameters are automatically converted so
that zero point is maintained.
ANH << = 1 >> = 20mA

Weighers without Speed Measurement:
X = I, V or Q (see Fig. Analog Output)
For setting program LB, a frequency of V0 * VS is
Operating Principle - Summary
internally generated. If one of the two parameters is
changed, call LB program again. Only then all other
Load cell output voltage Va is amplified and converted
setting programs will run over integer belt circuits.
into digital value d.
As transmission factor A0 of AD converter and load
cell data are known to INTECONT, load on load cell
can be computed from the output voltage.
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Connection Diagram
Base Card
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Option Card
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Namur Inputs n Cable Fastening
8 mA = Short circuit
1.65...8 mA = Level 0
0.1...1.65 mA= Level 1 (sensor covered)
0,1 mA = Cable breakage
Option Card:
The option card is attached to the INTECONT cover.

Signal exchange with base card is via a pluggable flat
cable connector.
If pulled off, system behaves as if no option card was
present and only the operating functions and
parameters of the base card can be used.
Cabling Hints In the rear wall of the INTECONT, under each

connector, several slots are provided. The
n All cables are led to the device from the rear upper slot pair is reserved for the cable clamp
(front-of-panel mounting housing) or from below which presses the shielded cable against the
(flush mounting housing) and connected with rear wall. The shield needs not be separately
special connectors. Connectors cannot be connected. The lower cut-out serves for
confused. accommodation of a pull relief, e.g. by cable
binders.
n The INTECONT is isolated from the mounting
surface by its plastic housing.
The rear earthing connector is internally connected
with the electronics zero potential.
The protective ground used requires to be hum- and Attention!
transient-free.
The power supply zero potential (0V ext.) is not Connectors to base card require to be plugged-in
connected to the earthing connector. In general, no with screwed connections up; connectors to option
earthing is required. card, with screwed connections down.
n Ensure that no leakage currents are conducted over

n Intecont rear view: Connectors
cable shields. Therefore shields are applied to one
side of INTECONT. The load cell housing is not
connected with shields.
Shields of data cables to host computer are
connected to ground on either side.
n The consumers connected to the relay and pulse

outputs require to be radioshielded, e.g. by
suppressor diodes or RC elements.
n Analog outputs
Long cables, particularly to frequency transducers,
can interact on analog outputs. We suggest to use
an isolating amplifier.
n Make sure the space between power and

measuring cables, if run in parallel, is 0.30 m.
If this is not possible lay measuring cable in steel
conduit. The same holds if the measuring cable is
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Weighing Platforms
1. Effective Platform Length Multi-Idler Platform
The effective platform length is an important value for

calibration. Determined by platform design, it can n Buckled Platform
normally be taken from Spec Sheet. However, we
recommend to remeasure length and to enter the e.g. BMK type
exact value into parameter.
The hatched areas shows the distribution of load on The platform consists of two sections. In its center,
platform. force is applied to load cell. Instead of weighed
idlers, a two-sectional weighing table can also be
n Single-Idler Platform used.
e.g. BEZ, BED types
Platform load is applied to load cell via a weighed

idler. This can be done by using a lever system or,
with no levers, by leaf spring parallel guidance.
Buckled Platform
Single-Idler
Platform
n Multi-Idler Platform
e.g. BMP, BMC types
Various weighed idler are connected to form a

mechanical unit.
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n One-sided mounting of total belt 2. Check Weight QPRF
Simulating a certain belt load, the check weight is

used for control of weighing system. It can act on
weighing platform direct or via lever system.
The weight to be entered into INTECONT is not the
actual weight, but the weight acting on platform.
Effective check weight QPRF is the platform load in

kg simulated by the check weight
Single-Idler Platform
a) Parallel Leaf Spring Mounting
Theoretically, the check weight can be applied

to any point of the mechanical platform
equipment. Applied weight QP is active always.
One-sided
mounting QPRF = OP
b) Joint Mounting (e.g. Universal Spring Joint):

Lg = Length up to mid hillside
tan(a) 0,018 · a
Angle a= 0 : K = 0
Angle a = neg :K = neg
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n Multi-Idler Platform 3. Conveyor Belt Inclination

a) Total platform mounted on load cells:
In certain cases, the inclination of conveyor belt has to
be entered into parameter. Decisive is the load cell
QPRF = QP
mounting position.
b) Joint Mounting a) Right-angled to conveyor belt
See Single-Idler Platform Enter angle a into parameter. Load cell is loaded
with N = Q * cos a.
n Buckled Platform
QPRF = QP
n Normally, check weight acts on center.
n One-sided mounting of total belt
LPG
QPRF = QP
LWZ
b) Vertical to conveyor belt
With inclined belts, consider extension, or shortening,
of calibration lever, if any, in accordance with Enter 0 as angle a. Load cells are loaded with full
single-idler platform. force Q.
Chain Calibration Weight:
If a chain curtain is placed over the platform area, the

total weight of chains in weighing area is the effective
check weight.
QPRF = n * Lg * s
N= Number of chains
Lg= Overall belt length in m
s= Chain weight per m in kg/m
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Printer Connectivity
Interface : Serial (see Chapter “Technical Switch

Data”). 1-1 : OFF 8-bit message
1-2 : OFF No parity bit
Character map: ISO-Latin-1 (ISO-8859-1) 1-3 : ON, OFF Even/odd
Cable : The connection diagram holds 1-4 : OFF Positive edge
for EPSON and CITIZEN 1-5...8 : OFF, ON, OFF, OFF 9600 baud
printers. 2-1...6 : ON, ON, OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF
(default)
Use Parameter J 01 to set baud rate to 9600. On the

right side of printer, there are two additional DIP
switches. Diagram view corresponds to top of printer.
Fig. EPSON Printer
Switch
1-1 : OFF Character spacing 10 CPI
1-2 : OFF Zero with no backslash
Fig.: Printer Cable 1-3 : ON Graphics character set
1-4 : OFF Auto hyphenation activated
1-5 : ON Normal print speed
1-6...8 : ON, ON, ON USA
2-1 : ON Page length 12 inch
2-2 : OFF No cut sheet
2-3 : OFF Jump over perforation
2-4 : OFF No auto line feed
Information on switch position can be printed by using

the printer self-test function. (Press line feed key while
starting printer).
CITIZEN Printer: 120D
Fig. EPSON Interface
EPSON Printer: LX 850 Fig. Serial Interface

The interface board is equipped with 2 DIP switches
used for selection of serial message base data.
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13 Replacement Instructions
Replacing INTECONT PLUS FIP —> INTECONT PLUS VEG
INTECONT PLUS, type “VEG”, is equipped with added functions for INTECONT PLUS, type “FIP”. Logical
inputs/outputs can now be assigned to hardware at will. Please also check all connectors with relevant
parameter assignment.
When using our convenient replacement set (ordering no. V036910.B01), hardware is adapted by plugging.
The EasyServe setting program supplied enables easy assignment and transfer of all software parameters.
FIP base card connection diagram
FIP option card connection diagram
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The FIP base and option cards connection diagrams Load Cell
indicate for every digital input and output the relevant
INTECONT VEG parameter numbers used for
FIP Physical Signal VEG
distribution on physical signals.
X5 3 OUT1 X7 3
The tables below compares the connector X5 4 REF1 X7 4
assignments of FIP and VEG for all physical signals. X5 5 IN2 X7 6
X5 6 IN1 X7 5
X5 7 REF2 X7 7
X5 8 OUT2 X7 8
Digital Outputs
FIP Physical Signal VEG Attention:

Signals IN1 and IN2 are swapped between FIP and
X1 1,2 DA1 X1 1,2 VEG. (VEG is compatible to DISOCONT).
X1 3,4 DA2 X1 3,4
X1 5,6 DA3 X1 5,6
X6 1,2 DA4 X8 1,2
X6 3,4 DA5 X8 3,4 Power Supply
X6 5,6 DA6 X8 5,6
X6 7,8 DA7 X8 7,8 FIP Physical Signal VEG
X6 9,10 DA8 X8 9,10
X2 1 0V ext X2 1
X2 2 24V ext X2 2
Digital Inputs X2 3 ext. 0V supply X2 3
X2 4 ext. 24V supply X2 4
X3 1,2 DE1 X3 1,2 Printer

X9 1,2 DE2 X3 3,4
X9 3,4 DE3 X6 6,7 FIP Physical Signal VEG
—- DE4 X9 1,2
—- DE5 X9 3,4 X8 1 Screen X10 1
X3 5,6 Sensor = (DE6) X3 5,6 X8 2 TX X10 2
X5 1,2 V1 (Tacho 1) = DE7 X7 1,2 X8 3 RX X10 3
X3 3,4 V2 (Tacho2) —-
Pulse Output
Analog Inputs/Outputs
X9 5 24V X6 8
X9 9,10 A01 X6 4,5 X9 6 Open collector X6 9
—- A02 X9 5,6 X9 7 Open emitter X6 10
X9 8 0V X6 11
—- AI X6 1,2,3
With VEG, fieldbus is connected via separate fieldbus

cards (FIP: Connector X7). See Fieldbus Manual
BVH2220.
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Connector Size
FIP
X1 Phoenix contact spacing 5mm : 6 pins

X6 Phoenix contact spacing 5mm : 8 or 10 pins
X7 SUB-D: 9 pins
X8 SUB-D: 9 pins
VEG

X3 Phoenix contact spacing 3.5mm : 6 pins
X4 SUB-D: 9 pins
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INTECONT® PLUS Belt Weigher

Sales: Tel.: +49 (0)6151 32 - 10 28

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+49 (0) 172 - 650 17 00

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How To Operate Your INTECONT· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 83

This manual applies to software version: VBW 20600-05

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What Is The INTECONT: Display:

1. Without option card (standard) LEDs:

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N ESC Abort function

f ENT Start function

I = Feed rate in kg/hr or t/hr

V = Belt speed in m/s

Q = Belt load in kg/m

Belt load Q and speed V are continuously measured

I in kg/hr S = Belt circuit sensor for automatic belt

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MAX = Relay output for limit value monitoring

FAULT = Relay output for alarms

FULL = Relay output for full feed in batching

DRIBBLE = Relay output for dribble feed

MOTOR = Control output for belt drive

PREF. = Control output for prefeeder

RELEASE Release signal for totalization

ON/OFF = Start scale and totalization.

COUNTER= Pulse output for connection of external

For simple measuring tasks, with constant belt speed,

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Power ON Signal Lamps

During power failure

After power-on, display and lamps are automatically

O Lets you acknowledge event

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Normal Displays Control In Normal Mode

Upper Display g Start totalization

Lower Display B Stop totalization

1) related to nominal feed rate

Display formats and units of counters Z1, Z2, Z3 and I

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Z1 = 2500 kg If several events occur at the same time, the most

Message E1 Power Failure

n ALARM Display is underscored and

Red signal lamp X flashes. Display event texts:

G Call function distributor.

removed and error message

n WARNING 1 Display permanent and

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Minimum L L1 I < MIN

The note informs the operator of relevant parameter.

TU Let you view various events.

MIN/MAX Outputs independent of event class,

System messages S1 Memory Error

Electrics E1 Power Failure

Material flow B1 Out of Tolerance

Calibration C C1 L/C Input *

Maximum H H1 I > MAX