Ohaus I 150

Ohaus Corporation
29 Hanover Road
Florham Park NJ
07932-0900
I150 Electronic Indicator

Models I150-P and I150-S
Instruction Manual
NOTE: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO
COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PUR-
SUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PRO-

TECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIP-
MENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS
EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FRE-
QUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF
THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EX-
PENSE.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS A LIM-

ITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS
SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS", ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS

RADIOÉLECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMÉRIQUES
DE CLASSE A PRESCRITES DANS LA NORMA SUR LE MATÉRIAL
BROUILLEUR : "APPAREILS NUMÉRIQUES", NMB-003 ÉDICTÉE PAR
LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
This apparatus has been designed and tested according to DIN 57 411
Pt. 1/VDE 0411 Pt. 1, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring
Apparatus, and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction
manual contains information and warnings which must be followed by
the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the apparatus in safe
condition.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment are not

permitted.
The exclamation
point within the tri-
angle is a warning
sign alerting you of
important instruc-
tions accompany-
ing the product.
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PREFACE
The I150 Electronic Indicator is a highly versatile device which is designed for a variety
of applications. It can be used with virtually any load receiver which provides a
compatible output signal. This instruction manual contains the information needed to
install, configure and operate the I150. Read it before attempting to operate the
indicator.
The I150 is a software controlled indicator with a host of user-programmable features.

Calibrating and setting up operating parameters are easily accomplished using the
front panel keypad and display. These are a few of the standard features included with
the indicator:
RS-232 Interface: The bi-directional RS-232 interface enables the indicator to

communicate with printers and computers. Instructions on connecting and using the
interface are included in this manual.
Parts Counting: The parts counting feature allows you to count parts in a number of
ways. You can enter the average piece weight and start counting, or let the indicator
perform averaging and display the count.
Single/Dual Platform Operation: The I150 is a two-channel indicator which permits

you to monitor two load receivers. Switch to either load receiver by pressing a single
button.
Checkweighing and Filling: Set point indicators and digital outputs are provided for
these applications. In checkweighing, the indicators and digital outputs correspond to
OVER, UNDER and ACCEPT values. In filling processes, they can be used to activate
preset feedrates and cutoff points of filling devices.
Classifications
Both models I150-P and I150-S have been tested and certified to comply with the
following regulations:
Weights and Measures
• National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 Class III and IIIL
• Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada Weights and Measures Act and Regula-
tions general class.
Safety
• Underwriters Laboratory 114 and 466
• Canadian Standards Association C22.2 No. 151-m1986
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard 250 Type 4 (NEMA 4)
• International Electrotechnical Commission Pub. 529 Index of Protection 65-(IP65)
• DIN VDE 0411
LEGAL FOR TRADE NOTE

Throughout this manual, the abbreviation “LFT” represents “Legal For Trade”.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
UNPACKING ........................................................................................................ 6
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 7
Power Connections ....................................................................................... 7
Load Receiver Connections .......................................................................... 8
Installing “Gain Setting” Shorting Jumpers ................................................... 9
RS-232 Connections ................................................................................... 10
RS-232 Shorting Jumpers .......................................................................... 10
Digital Output Connections ......................................................................... 11
Turning the I150 ON ................................................................................... 12
Display Indicator Functions ......................................................................... 12
Key Functions ............................................................................................. 13
USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE I150 .................................................... 14
SETUP SUBMENU ..................................................................................... 18
Legal For Trade ....................................................................................... 19
Sense ...................................................................................................... 19
Number of Load Reeceivers ................................................................... 20
Zero ......................................................................................................... 20
Calibration Unit ........................................................................................ 21
Full Scale Point ........................................................................................ 21
Graduations ............................................................................................. 22
Calibration Point ...................................................................................... 22
Linearization Point ................................................................................... 23
End .......................................................................................................... 23
SCALE SUBMENU ..................................................................................... 24
Reset to Factory Defaults ....................................................................... 25
Averaging Level ....................................................................................... 25
Stability Range ........................................................................................ 26
Unit Selection .......................................................................................... 27
Auto-Zero Tracking .................................................................................. 28
Custom Unit Conversion Factor .............................................................. 28
Average Display Cycle ............................................................................ 31
Parts Count Error Level .......................................................................... 31
Set Point .................................................................................................. 32
Set ........................................................................................................... 32
Store ........................................................................................................ 34
Retain Zero Data ..................................................................................... 35
End .......................................................................................................... 35
CALIBRATION SUBMENU ......................................................................... 36
Dead Load ............................................................................................... 36
Zero Adjustment .................................................................................. 37
Calibration ............................................................................................... 37
End .......................................................................................................... 39
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PAGE
RS-232 SUBMENU ..................................................................................... 40
Baud Rate ............................................................................................... 41
Number of Data Bits ................................................................................ 41
Number of Stop Bits ................................................................................ 41
Parity ....................................................................................................... 41
Sample Size (APW) (for Auxiliary Sample Scale) ................................... 42
Auto Print Feature ................................................................................... 42
Non Printing Weight Values and Auto Print Time Interval ...................... 43
Print Stable Data Only ............................................................................. 44
Print Block or Display Data ..................................................................... 44
Print Numeric Display Data Only ............................................................ 45
Time ......................................................................................................... 45
Date ......................................................................................................... 45
End .......................................................................................................... 46
Exit All Menus ............................................................................................. 46
Disabling Menu Changes for Legal For Trade Installations .............................. 47
Closing the Cover ............................................................................................... 48
LFT SEALING .................................................................................................... 48
OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 48
Selecting a Weighing Unit ........................................................................... 48
Weighing ..................................................................................................... 49
Taring .......................................................................................................... 49
View/Enter Time and Date .......................................................................... 51
Parts Counting ............................................................................................ 52
Parts Counting With An Auxiliary Sample Scale ........................................ 55
Checkweighing ............................................................................................ 57
Filling and Emptying Processes .................................................................. 58
Animal Weighing ......................................................................................... 61
Using ID Codes ........................................................................................... 61
RS-232 INTERFACE .......................................................................................... 65
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 70
Error Codes ................................................................................................. 72
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 73
REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................................... 74
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 74
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 75
SERVICE INFORMATION ................................................................................. 75
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 75
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UNPACKING
Verify that your indicator was shipped
with the following items:
• I150-P or I150-S indicator

• power cord
• instruction manual
• warranty card
• an accessory kit including:
- two hole plugs
- one calibration seal
- one capacity label sheet
- one screwdriver
- one 5/16" #6-32 hex nut
- two cable ties
- four shorting jumpers
- one press-on “APW/PCS” label
- one setpoint connector
I150 Indicator
Power Hex Nut

Cord
Hole Plugs Cable Ties
Label
Calibration Seal
Setpoint Screw Driver
Shorting Jumpers Connector
WARNING
• To avoid shock hazards, always be certain that the power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet BEFORE opening the enclosure.
• Even though the I150 may have been switched OFF, high voltage is
present inside the enclosure as long as power cord is connected to a power
source.
• DO NOT use any other type of power cord other than the one that was
furnished with the indicator.
• DO NOT create a safety hazard by defeating the grounding feature.
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INSTALLATION
Power Connections TB1 TB3 TB2

Using a small screwdriver, connect the
power cord to TB2 located on the main
circuit board inside the enclosure as fol-
lows (see diagram):
1. Pass the power cord through the seal

bushing of the liquid tight connector
on the lower right of the enclosure.
Load Power
Receiver #2 Load Cord
RS232
Cable Receiver #1 Cable
Cable
2. Connect the ground wire (green or

green/yellow) to the case ground
screw located inside the enclosure,
just above the seal bushing. Secure
the wire to the screw using the #6-32
hex nut provided in the accessory kit.
Tighten nut to minimum torque of 10

inch-pounds to ensure ground conti-
nuity.
3. Connect the NEUTRAL wire (WHITE

or BLUE) to the terminal labeled NEU-
TRAL.
Case
4. Connect the BLACK or BROWN wire Ground
to the terminal labeled with the ap- Screw
propriate line voltage (100V, 120V,
220V or 240V). Power
Cord
CAUTION: Indicator may be dam-
aged if operated at incorrect voltage.
5. Permanently mark the appropriate

line voltage box on the serial number
label located on the side of the enclo-
sure.
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6. After the connections have been
made, fasten two cable ties (included
in the accessory kit) around the power
cord as shown in the diagram. The Cable Ties
cable ties secure the power cord so it
cannot be pulled out of the enclo-
sure.
7. Tighten the seal bushing until resis-

tance is felt against the cable. Turn
the cap nut an additional full turn to
secure the cable.
Load Receiver Connections

load cell cable to TB1 located on the main
circuit board inside the enclosure as fol-
Load Receiver Load Receiver
lows (see diagram):
#2 #1
1. Pass the cable from the load

receiver(s) through one of the two
liquid tight connector(s) seal bush-
ings on the lower left of the enclo-
sure.
2. Make the connections according to

the markings on the circuit board.

made, tighten the seal bushing until
resistance is felt against the cable.
Turn the cap nut an additional full
turn to secure the cable.
NOTE: Remote sensing is available only

on load receiver #1. Load receiver #2 may
not be used.
SENSE connections from Load
Receiver #1. (Load Receiver #2 IS
For Ohaus LB, PL and WB platforms, NOT USED)
leads are color coded as follows:
Black: EXC (-) Green: EXC (+)
White: SIGNAL (-) Red: SIGNAL (+)
Yellow: SENSE (-) Blue: SENSE (+)
For Ohaus WBS platforms:
Black: EXC (-) Red: EXC (+)
White: SIGNAL (-) Green: SIGNAL (+)
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Installing “Gain Setting”
Shorting Jumpers
The gain setting for the I150 must be set
to match the output signal of the load
receiver(s) being used. There are three
possible configurations:
1. Single load receiver without SENSE.

2. Single load receiver with SENSE.
3. Dual load receivers.
The gain setting is selected by installing

shorting jumpers on connectors “J6”, “J5”
and “J2” of the main circuit board as
necessary. Refer to the diagrams and use
the following as a guide.
The factory default gain setting has been

set to single load receiver, at 2mV/V,
without SENSE.
J5
For Single Load Receiver Operation:
Install one shorting jumper on connector
“J5” in the position labeled with the gain
that matches the output of the load re-
ceiver in use: 1, 2 or 3 mV/V.
J2
If the SENSE connection is being used,

install two shorting jumpers on “J2”, and
one on “J6” as shown in the diagram.
J6
For Dual Load Receiver Operation:
Install one shorting jumper on “J5” as for
one cell operation. Install one shorting
jumper on “J2” in the position labeled with J2
the gain matching the output of the sec-
ond load receiver: 1, 2 or 3 mV/V.
NOTE: During dual receiver operation,

SENSE jumpers must be removed.
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RS-232 Connections
RS-232 interface cable to TB3 located
between TB1 and TB2 on the main circuit
board as follows:
1. Pass the RS-232 cable through the

seal bushing of the liquid tight con-
nector next to the one used for the
power cord.
2. Make the connections according to

the markings on the circuit board.

made, tighten the seal bushing until
resistance is felt against the cable.
Turn the cap nut an additional full
turn to secure the cable.
RS232 Power
Cable Cord
RS-232 Connections For Auxiliary
Sample Scale (Parts Counting Option)
If an auxiliary sample scale will be used
for parts counting, refer to “Parts Count-
ing With An Auxiliary Sample Scale” in the
OPERATION section for RS-232 wiring.
Shorting
Jumpers
RS-232 Shorting Jumpers

Three shorting jumpers are factory in-
stalled on connector J4 of the main circuit
board to enable the RS-232 feature.
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Digital Output Connections
Digital outputs are provided for check-
weighing and filling applications where
the I150 will be used to control other Display
devices. Refer to “Checkweighing” and Circuit
“Filling and Emptying Processes” in the Board
OPERATION section of this manual for
instructions on using these features.
The digital outputs are accessed via a 4-

pin header which is located on the compo-
nent side of the display circuit board (see
diagram).
Use the setpoint connector provided in

the accessory kit, and a suitable cable for
connecting to the header. The cable must Header is on
be round to fit properly through one of the component
side of circuit
liquid tight connectors.
board.
1. Locate the 4-pin header on the dis-

play circuit board.
2. Pass the cable through any free liq-

uid tight connector.
PIN CONNECTIONS
3. Connect the cable wires to the socket APPLICATION
connector according to the pin con- Pin Checkweighing Filling/Emptying
nections shown in the table. 1 UNDER DRIBBLE
2 GND GND
4. Plug the setpoint connector into the 3 OVER PREACT
4-pin header on the display circuit 4 ACCEPT TARGET
board. Make sure the connector is
properly oriented.
5. Tighten the seal bushing until resis-

tance is felt against the cable.
Output Specifications +5V
Test
Parameter Conditions Value 475 ohms LED
VOH IOH = -2mA max. 2.4 V min.
VOL IOL = 16mA max. 0.5 V max. DIGITAL
OUTPUT
PIN
Outputs are ACTIVE LOW: LED is ON,

when output is LOW (VOL)
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Turning the I150 ON
After all connections have been made, plug in the power cord; the Power ON LED will
ON
light. Press ZERO
ZERO on the front panel. All display segments and indicators will light
briefly, and then clear.
Display Indicators Setpoint LEDs
Power ON LED
Display Window
Capacity Label
Window
Keypad
Numeric Keypad
Display Indicator Functions
Lights when scale is at center Lights when current weighing

of zero. unit is ounces (non LFT only).
Indicates the I150 is in parts Indicates displayed value is a
counting mode. percentage.
Indicates that the currently dis- Lights when current weighing
played value is negative. unit is kilograms .
Indicates currently displayed Indicates load receiver #1 is
weight is net weight. displayed (non LFT only).
Lights when displayed weight Indicates load receiver #2 is
is stable (non LFT only). displayed (non LFT only).
Indicates currently displayed Lights when current weighing
weight is gross weight. unit is custom unit (non LFT
Lights when current weighing only).
unit is pounds.
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Key Functions
Switches display between

GROSS
NET gross and net weights.
Numeric Keypad;
used to enter SETUP
Changes current weighing
numeric values UNITS
unit. Used with FUNCTION
when applicable. key to access menus.
FUNCTION
Used in conjunction with other
keys to provide alternate func-
Switches display from one load tion.
receiver to another. Steps
backward through menu se- OFF Turns I150 off.
lections.
TARE Enters tare values.
Switches display from one load
receiver to another. Steps for- Used alone to retrieve ID
STORE
ward through menu selections. RECALL
Codes and data, or with FUNC-
TION key to store ID codes
ENTER
Used during configuration. and data.
Outputs data via the RS232 Used with FUNCTION key to

PRINT 4
interface. start/stop filling processes.
SETPOINT
Used with FUNCTION key to 5 Used with FUNCTION key to
1 view/enter setpoint 1. view/enter time.
SETPOINT Used with FUNCTION key to Used with FUNCTION key to

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2
view/enter setpoint 2. view/enter date.
-/+ Clears numeric entries. Aborts Blank key used for parts count-
CLR calibration. Clears memory lo- ing with APW/PCS label. In-
cation when used with ID active in Legal for Trade appli-
Codes. Aborts average dis- cations.
play cycle. Used with FUNC-
TION key to change polarity of ON Turns I150 ON. Zeroes dis-
numeric entries (+ or -). ZERO
play.
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USING MENUS TO
CONFIGURE THE I150
Configuring the I150 for your specific
requirements is accomplished through a
series of “menus”. There is one “main”
menu which includes four “submenus”.
The submenus contain the parameters to
be programmed.
The menus are accessed using the front

panel buttons and viewed on the display.
Using these menus, you will program
parameters such as display resolution,
load receiver capacity, the number of load
receivers used, and others. The menus
are also used to calibrate the indicator.
TO ACCESS THE MAIN MENU:
Press FUNCTION
FNCT, then press SETP.
SETUP
UNITS
The word “SEtUP” will be displayed which

is the first item on the main menu. The
following table shows the sequence in
which the submenus will appear on the
main menu.
If the word “SEALEd” is displayed, it indi-

cates that the I150 has been configured
and sealed for Legal For Trade use. Setup
parameters may not be changed. They
may only be viewed. See “Disabling Menu
Changes For Legal For Trade Installa-
tions”.
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MAIN MENU
SETUP SCALE CAL RS-232
LFT Reset d Load Baud

ON or OFF to factory adjust Enter value
defaults 0-5%
Sense Data
ON or OFF AL Calib Enter value
Enter value perform
Platform 0, 1, 2 or 3 Stop
Single or Dual End Enter value
Stb
Zero Enter value Parity
Enter % value 0.5, 1 or 3 none, odd
or even
Cal. Unit Select
lb or kg active units APW
Enter value
Full Scale Capacity Pt. AT
Enter value 0.5, 1, 3 or Auto P
OFF select
Graduation Size parameter
Enter value Custom Units
Init
Cal Pt. Exp. Mantissa
Enter value Enter Enter nonP Lo
value value Enter
Linearity Pt. value
1/2 Cal Pt. or none AD
Enter value nonP Hi
End 1 - 255 Enter
value
PC Err
Enter % value Interval
Enter
Set Pt. value
chec, fill, unfill
or OFF Stable
ON or OFF
Set
Print
Dribble Preact display or
Enter Enter block data
value value
nu (numeric
Store data only)
tare, in-out ON or OFF
or apw
time
Retain ON or OFF
ON or OFF
date
End ON or OFF
End
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MAIN MENU
Displayed Submenu Description
Setup and scale submenus are used to

configure the I150 software for the load
receiver(s) being used and to display
weight measurements according to your
requirements.
Calibration submenu is used to adjust

load receiver zero potentiometers and
to calibrate the I150.
RS-232 submenu is used to configure

the interface communication parame-
ters.
End is used to exit the menus and

SAVE CHANGES .
Only one menu selection will be displayed
at a time. Use the UPUP and DOWN keys
to step through the menu selections. By
repeatedly pressing UPUP or DOWN,
you can view all of the selections on the
menu.
When you select one of the submenus,

you gain access to a specific group of
operating parameters.
How To Use Menus

When initially setting up the I150, it is
recommended to view all of the parame-
ters. Once configured, you can view or
change a particular parameter while by-
passing others. The following procedures
apply whenever you use menus.
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To select an item from a menu:
Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN until
the desired selection is displayed, then
press ENTER
ENTER to select it.
Selections and Numeric Entries:

Some parameters offer you selections to
make while others require you to enter a
numeric value.
To make a selection:
Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
desired setting, then press ENTER.

ENTER
To enter a numeric value:
Enter the number using the numeric key-
pad, then press ENTER.

ENTER Errors can be
cleared by pressing CLER.

-/+
CLR
If an invalid number is entered, an accept-

able number will automatically be substi-
tuted.
If this occurs, press ENTR

ENTER to accept the
new entry.
Dual Load Receivers:

If the I150 is configured for operation with
Load Receiver #1
two load receivers, some parameters must
be entered separately. The load receiver Load Receiver #2
indicators in the display will show which
one is currently active. To change from
one load receiver to the other,
press UPUP or DOWN.
To exit from any menu:
Select “End” , then press ENTER

ENTER to exit.
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SETUP SUBMENU
The Setup submenu is used to view or change the parameters outlined in the following
table. The table shows the sequence in which the parameters appear on the display.
SETUP SUBMENU
Displayed Parameter Description
sets I150 for Legal for Trade operation
enables/disables load cell sensing
configures I150 for 1 or 2 load receivers
specifies allowable percentage of max

load that can be zeroed out
specifies the weighing unit that will be

used for calibration
specifies full scale capacity
specifies increment of calibration unit in

which indicator will display weight
specifies the span calibration point
specifies the linearization point
used to exit the Setup menu
To select a parameter,
Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN to
display the desired parameter, then press
ENTER.
ENTER
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Legal For Trade
This parameter can be set to ON or OFF.
Selecting ON automatically sets certain
parameters for legal for trade require-
ments, disables others, and limits the
overall display resolution to 1:10,000.
When this parameter is set to ON, only
load receiver #1 may be used.
To set this parameter ON or OFF:
desired setting, then press ENTER

ENTER
to return to the setup submenu.
RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if LFT

is switched from OFF to ON and greater
than 1:10,000 resolution exists.
Sense
Sense is used to compensate for signal
losses when load receivers are located
long distances from the indicator. When
this feature is used, only load receiver #1
may be connected to the indicator. If two
load receivers are used, OFF must be
selected for this parameter.
To set the Sense parameter ON or OFF:

ENTER
RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if
SENSE parameter is changed.
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Number of Load Receivers
The I150 is configured for operation with
one (single) or two (dual) load receivers
using this parameter:

ENTER
If Dual is selected:
If dual is selected, the load receiver indi-
Load Receiver #1
cators on the display will light to show
which load receiver is currently being
Load Receiver #2
displayed. Some parameters can be set
separately for load receiver 1 and 2.
To switch from one to the other,
press UPUP or DOWN.
LFT NOTE: “SingLE” is automatically se-

lected when LFT is set to ON.
Zero
This parameter specifies the percentage
of full capacity load that may be cleared
by pressing ZERO. Zero limits may be
required in certain applications. The value
can be set to any number from 2% to
100%.
To set the allowable Zero:
Enter the desired percentage (from 2

to 100) using the numeric keypad,
ENTER
then press ENTER to return to the
setup submenu.
LFT NOTE: Must be set to ≤4% zero for

Canadian Legal for Trade installations.
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Calibration Unit
The indicator can be calibrated using
pounds or kilograms; no other units are
acceptable. If dual load receivers are
used, the same calibration unit applies to
both.
When you access this parameter, the

display will show the word “Unit” and the
current calibration unit indicator.
To change the calibration unit:
Press UPUP or DOWN to switch to
the desired unit, then press ENTER

ENTER
to return to the setup submenu
RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if the

calibration unit is changed. Setup sub-
menu changes are not saved if you exit
menus without recalibrating.
Full Scale Point

The maximum capacity of the load re-
ceiver is entered in this parameter using
the same weighing unit selected for the
calibration unit.
To enter the full scale point:
Enter the number using the numeric
keypad, then press ENTER

ENTER
to return
Enter Full Scale Point
to the setup submenu.

full scale point is changed. Setup sub-
LFT NOTE: Resolution is limited to

1:10,000 for Legal for Trade installations.
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Graduations
This parameter specifies the increments
in which the last digit of the display will
count, and sets the decimal point posi-
tion. Graduations can be set to a decimal
multiple of 1, 2, or 5 (i.e. .02, .2, 2, 20,
etc.).
To set graduations:
Enter the desired number (with deci-
mal point) using the numeric keypad,
then press ENTER

ENTER
to return to the
setup submenu. or .1, .2, .5, Etc.

graduations setting is changed. Setup
submenu changes are not saved if you
exit menus without recalibrating.
LFT NOTE: Resolution is limited to

1:10,000 for Legal for Trade installations.
Calibration Point
The calibration point is the weight value
that will be used to calibrate the indicator.
It can be any value from 10% to 100% of
the Full Scale Point and must be entered
in the same weighing unit selected for the
calibration unit.
To enter the calibration point:
Enter the desired value using the
numeric keypad, then press ENTER

ENTER

calibration point is changed. Setup sub-
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Linearization Point
This parameter is used when 3-point lin-
earization is required. The linearization
point can be set to either 1/2 of the
Calibration point, or “NONE” to disable 3-
point linearization.
To set the linearization point:
desired setting, press ENTER

ENTER
to re-
turn to the setup submenu.
LFT NOTE: Parameter does not appear

on menu when LFT is set to ON.

linearization point is changed. Setup sub-
End
You must select “End” to exit the Setup
submenu. To exit the setup submenu:
1. Press ENTEwhen
ENTER “End” is displayed.
2. “SEtUP” will be displayed and the

main menu will be returned.
NOTE: Parameter settings are perma-

nently stored in memory when you use
“End” to exit from the Main menu, or when
the OFF key is pressed. However, Setup
submenu parameter changes require re-
calibration in order to be saved.
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SCALE SUBMENUMENU
The Scale submenu is used to view or change the parameters outlined in the following
table. The table shows the sequence in which the parameters are displayed on the
I150.
SCALE SUBMENU
sets parameters below to defaults
specifies the averaging level
specifies the stability range
specifies which weighing units will be

available during weighing operations
sets Auto-Zero Tracking on or off

* enables entering custom weighing unit
* specifies number of sample weighings

to be averaged in animal weighing mode
* specifies an allowable percentage of
error for parts counting results
sets indicator for checkweighing, filling
or emptying operations
** used to enter PREACT and DRIBBLE
weights for filling/emptying operations
specifies tare, average piece weight, or
in-out values for storage with ID codes
specifies if zero data is permanently
stored every time indicator is zeroed
used to exit scale submenu
* Does not appear in submenu when configured for Legal For Trade
** Only appears in submenu when “FiLL” or “UnFiLL” is selected in “SEt Pt”
To select a parameter:
Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN

until it is displayed,
then press ENTER.

ENTER
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Reset to Factory Defaults
This parameter is used to reset all scale
submenu parameters to the factory de-
fault settings outlined in the following table.
To reset to the factory defaults,
press ENTER
ENTER when “rESEt” is displayed.
PARAMETER LFT = OFF LFT = ON

(Menu changes (Menu changes
disabled w/jumper) enabled)
Averaging Level 3 3 3
Stability Range 0.5 grad unchanged 0.5 grad
Unit Selection all units = ON lb, kg = ON lb, kg = ON
Auto Zero Tracking 0.5 grad unchanged 0.5 grad
Custom Unit Exponent 0 N/A N/A
Custom Unit Mantissa 1.0 N/A N/A
Average Display 1 N/A N/A
PC Error Level 100% N/A N/A
Set Point OFF OFF OFF
Store Tare Tare Tare
Retain OFF OFF OFF
Averaging Level
Averaging level compensates for vibra-
tion or excessive air currents on the load
receiver. During operation the I150 con-
tinually takes weight readings from the
load cell. Successive readings are then
averaged to achieve a stabilized display.
This parameter specifies whether the I150
will average more or fewer successive
readings. Select one of four averaging
levels.
To select an averaging level:
Enter the desired level (0, 1, 2, or 3)
using the numeric keypad, then press

Minimum Maximum
ENTER
ENTER to return to the scale sub- Averaging Averaging
menu.
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Stability Range
The stability range specifies how much a
displayed weight may change (in gradu-
ations), while the stability indicator re-
mains ON. When the displayed weight
changes beyond the allowable range, the
stability indicator turns OFF. A value of
0.5, 1, or 3 graduations may be selected.
How Stability Range Affects Opera-

tion:
• Higher values increase the response
time of the indicator but permit the
displayed weight to fluctuate within a
greater range.
• Lower values decrease response time

but limit the allowable range of fluctua-
tion in displayed weight.
In either case, the stability indicator is

ON and the displayed weight is con-
sidered stable as long as it is within the
selected range.
• When the RS232 interface is config-

ured to print stable data only, the
stability range also governs the data
output. Displayed data will only be
output if it is within the selected range.
To select a stability level:

Enter the desired level using the nu-
meric keypad, then press ENTER

ENTER to
return to the scale submenu.
LFT NOTE: Initially set to .5 when LFT is

set to ON.
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Unit Selection
The I150 provides four weighing units
which may be used for weighing opera-
tions; lb, kg, oz and a custom unit. This
parameter selects which weighing units
will be available for use during operation.
Each weighing unit is turned ON or OFF
as explained in the following procedure:
1. When you access this parameter,

the display will show the word “Unit”
along with the KG unit indicator.
2. Press ENTER
ENTER to display the current
status.
3. To change the status, press UPUP or
DOWN to display the desired setting,
then press ENTER.

ENTER
4. Press UPUP or DOWN to switch to
the next unit and repeat steps 2 and
3. Custom Unit
Indicator
5. When finished, press UPUP or DOWN
until “End” is displayed.
6. Press ENTER
ENTER to save your selec-
tions and return to the scale sub-
menu.
LFT NOTE: Only lb or kg are available for

Legal for trade installations.
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Auto-Zero Tracking
Auto-Zero tracking minimizes the effects
of temperature changes and shift on the
zero reading. Using this parameter, you
select a threshold level (in graduations),
which the I150 will consider to be a valid
change in load. Selections are .5, 1, and
3 graduations. OFF disables the feature.
To select a value or disable the feature:
desired selection, then press ENTER

ENTER
to return to the scale submenu.
LFT NOTE: Initially set to .5 when LFT is

set to ON. May be changed to 1 or 3 for
special applications: Normally set to .5 for
bench and counter scales; 3 for vehicle
scales; 1 for other scales.
Custom Unit Conversion

Factor
If you need to display weight measure-
ments in a unit other than LB, KG or OZ,
this feature enables you to create your
own unit of measure. You enter a conver-
sion factor which the indicator will use to
convert the calibration unit to the desired
unit of measure. There are two examples
at the end of this section which illustrate
how to determine conversion factors.
Once your conversion factor is deter-

mined, use the following procedure to
enter it.
LFT NOTE: Not available when LFT is set

to ON.
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Entering a Conversion Factor
Conversion factors are entered in scien-
tific notation, a method of expressing a 0.0123 = .123 x 0.1 = .123 x 10-1
number as a value from 0.1 to 1 (called 1.23 = .123 x 10 = .123 x 101
the mantissa), multiplied by a power of 10 12.3 = .123 x 100 = .123 x 102
(the exponent). 123 = .123 x 1000 = .123 x 103
1. When you access the Custom Unit

parameter, the display will show “EPt”
for exponent.
ENTER
2. Press ENTER to display the current
exponent.
3. Use the numeric keypad to enter the

desired exponent. It must be an inte-
ger value (no decimals) from -15 to
+15.
To enter a negative exponent, enter
the number first, then press FUNCTION

FNCT,
-/+
then CLER.
CLR The minus sign will light
to indicate the number is negative.
4. Press ENTER.
ENTER
5. Press DOWN to scroll to the Man-
tissa entry (display will show “NtS”).
6. Press ENTER
ENTER
to display the current
mantissa.
7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the

desired number from 0.1 to 1.
8. Press ENTER.
ENTER
9. Press DOWN to scroll to “End”.
10. Press ENTER

ENTER ,
to exit the Custom Unit parameter

and return to the scale submenu.
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Conversion Factor Examples
Custom unit conversion factors are de-
fined in terms of the current calibration
unit:
1 Custom Unit = Conv. Factor x Cal. Unit
Example 1: TONS
Assume you wish to display weight in

Tons and the I150 is calibrated in pounds.
One ton = 2000 lbs, therefore the conver-

sion factor is 2000.
1 Ton = 2000 lbs
To enter the conversion factor, it must

first be converted to scientific notation: 2000 = 0.2 x 104
“.2” is the mantissa (between 0.1 and 1), Mantissa
and “4” is the exponent (power of 10)
Exponent
Using this conversion factor, the I150 will
display 1 custom unit for every 2000 lbs
on the load receiver.
Example 2: OUNCES
Assume you wish to display weight in

ounces and the I150 is calibrated in
pounds.
One oz = 0.0625 lb, therefore the conver-

sion factor is 0.0625. 1 oz = 0.0625 lb
To enter the conversion factor, it must

first be converted to scientific notation:
“.625” is the mantissa (between 0.1 and

1), and “-1” is the exponent (power of 10) 0.0625 = 0.625 x 10-1
Mantissa
Using this conversion factor, the I150 will
display 1 custom unit for every ounce on
the load receiver. Exponent
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Average Display Cycle
Average display cycle is used for animal
weighing where the movement of animal
subjects on the load receiver causes in-
stability and inaccurate weight measure-
ments. Using this feature, you can enter
a number of sample readings (from 1 to
255) which the indicator will average be-
fore displaying a weight measurement.
Entering 1 for this parameter disables the
feature.
Enter the number of readings to be

averaged using the numeric keypad,
then press ENTER

ENTER to return to scale
submenu.
Refer to “Animal Weighing” in the OP-

ERATION section for the animal weighing
procedure.
LFT NOTE: Does not appear on menu

when LFT is set to ON.
Parts Count Error Level

The parts counting function of the I150
assumes that all parts are of a reasonably
uniform weight. Since there is usually
some difference, an allowable percent-
age of error can be entered. The error is
a percentage of the sample part(s) weight.
Acceptable entries can be from:
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__________ % to 100%
resolution
To enter a parts counting error level:
Enter the desired error using the

numeric keypad,
then press ENTER

ENTER to return to scale
submenu
LFT NOTE: Does not appear on menu

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Set Point
Set point is used to enable checkweigh-
ing, filling or emptying for operation. Ena-
bling one of these modes activates the
start/stop feature for filling and emptying,
LED Indicators
and the LED indicators for checkweighing.
If you do not intend to use these modes,
set this parameter to OFF. Refer to “Check-
weighing” or “Filling and Emptying Proc-
esses” in the OPERATION section for
instructions on using these modes.
To enable one of these modes:

ENTER
Set
“SEt” only appears if “FILL” or “UnFiLL” is
selected in the SET POINT parameter. It
is used to enter two parameters com-
monly used in filling/emptying processes
to control external devices; DRIBBLE and
PREACT. These parameters work in con-
junction with the built-in digital outputs
provided on the I150 for controlling exter-
nal devices.
Dribble and preact are described in “Fill-

ing and Emptying Processes” in the OP-
ERATION section. If you are not sure of
what values to enter for these param-
eters, use the following as a guide:
1. Enter a value equal to 10% of the
target weight for DRIBBLE.
2. Enter 0 (zero) for PREACT.
3. Read “Filling and Emptying Proc-
esses” to understand how these para-
meters are used. The parameter val-
ues can then be changed as needed
to provide optimum Dribble and
Preact settings.
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To Enter DRIBBLE and PREACT:
1. With SET displayed, press ENTER.

ENTER
2. DRIB will be displayed.
3. Press ENTER
ENTER to view the current Example
dribble value.
4 To change the value, use the nu-

meric keypad.
For emptying processes, make the

displayed value negative by pressing
-/+
FUNC
FUNCTION
then CLRR.
CLR
5. To accept the displayed value, press
ENTER.
ENTER
6. Press DOWN to scroll to the PREACT
parameter.
7. Press ENTER
ENTER to view the current
PREACT weight.
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8. To change the value, use the nu-
meric keypad.
For emptying processes, make the

displayed value negative by pressing
-/+
FUNC
FUNCTION
then CLRR.
CLR
9. To accept the displayed value, press
ENTER.
ENTER
10. Press DOWN to display “End”.
11. Press ENTER

ENTER to return to the scale
submenu.
Store
“StOrE” is used in conjunction with the ID
feature of the I150. It allows you to select
tare weight, average piece weight, or “in-
out” weight for storage with an ID code.
An in-out weight is the gross weight of a
truck, pallet, or other container.
To store tare weights, average piece

weights, or in-out weights with ID codes:

ENTER
Refer to “Using ID Codes” in the OPERA-

TION section for instructions on saving
and retrieving data with ID codes.
LFT NOTE: Only tare and in-out are

available when LFT is set to ON.
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Retain Zero Data
“rEtAin” can be set to ON or OFF. When
set to ON, zero data is saved in perma-
nent storage any time the indicator is
rezeroed. The current weighing unit and
current load receiver (1 or 2) are also
saved.
CAUTION: Set this parameter to ON only

when needed. Storing zero data reduces
the life of the EEPROM (storage chip).
Expected life of the EEPROM under nor-
mal conditions is 50,000 write cycles and
20 years data retention.
To set this parameter ON or OFF:

ENTER
End
You must select “End” to exit the scale
submenu.
1. Press ETER
ENTER when “End” is displayed.
2. “SCALE” will be displayed and the

NOTE: Scale submenu parameter set-

tings are permanently stored in memory
when you use “End” to exit from the Main
menu, or when the OFF key is pressed.
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CALIBRATION SUBMENU
The calibration submenu is used for two purposes: To view the applied load as a
percentage of maximum (for adjusting the indicator’s zero offset potentiometers) and
to calibrate the indicator.
CALIBRATION SUBMENU
Displayed Selection Description
enables viewing the current load as a

percentage of full scale
places indicator in calibration mode and

begins calibration procedure
used to exit calibration menu
To select an item from this submenu:
Press UPUP or DOWN until the de-
sired selection is displayed, then press
ENTER.
ENTER
Dead Load
Dead Load causes the current load on the
platform to be displayed as a percentage
of maximum. This is used when making
adjustments to the load cell zero offset
potentiometers.
When you select “d.Load” from the Cali-

bration submenu:
1. The current setting will be displayed. Example:

With no load on the load receiver, it
should be between 1% and 5%. The
percent indicator (%) will be on.
2. If the value is not between 1% and

5%, it must be adjusted using the
following Zero Adjustment procedure.
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Zero Adjustment
In order to adjust the load cell zero, the
I150 cover must be open and you will
need the small screwdriver provided in
the accessory kit. Make sure there is no
load on the load receiver.
1. Locate the zero adjustment screws

on the main circuit board as shown in
the illustration.
2. Turn the appropriate zero adjustment

screw (LOAD CELL 1, or LOAD CELL
2) Clockwise to increase and Counter-
clockwise to decrease the displayed
value. Adjust until it is anywhere be-
tween 1% and 5%.
3. When the displayed value is correct,
press ENTER
ENTER to exit dead load.
Proceed to the Calibration section

and recalibrate the indicator.
Cell #2 Cell #1
Zero Zero
Adjustment Adjustment
Calibration
Before beginning, you must know the
calibration point that was entered in the
“SEtUP” submenu, and have a calibration
weight of that value on hand. If 3-point
linearization is to be performed, you will
also need a weight equal to 1/2 of the
calibration point.
1. When you select “Calib” from the

calibration submenu, “CAL 0” will be
displayed indicating than no load
should be on the load receiver.
2. With no load on the load receiver,
press ENTER.
ENTER
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3. The display will show “buSY” while
the I150 reads the first calibration
point, and then show “C XXXX” indi-
cating the value of a load which must
be applied to the load receiver.
OR
• If the value is greater than 4 digits,
the display will show “C Pt” in
place of the value.
• If 3-point linearization is being per-

formed (a linearization point was
selected in the “SEtUP” submenu),
OR
and the value is greater than 4
digits, then “L Pt” will be displayed.
4. Apply the required load to the load
receiver, and then press ENTER.

ENTER
5. The display will again show “buSY”

while the I150 reads the calibration
point.
- If span calibration is being per-

formed (no linearization point
was selected in the “SEtUP” sub-
menu), proceed to step 9.
- If 3-point linearization is being

performed (a linearization point
was selected in the “SEtUP”
submenu), continue with step 6.
6. The display will show “C XXXX” indi-

cating the value of the next load
which must be applied to the load OR
receiver. “C Pt” will be displayed if
the value is more than 4 digits.
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7. Apply the required load to the load
receiver, and then press ENTER.

ENTER
8. The display will show “buSY” while

the I150 reads the last calibration
point.
9. “CALib” will be displayed when cali-

bration is completed and the calibra-
tion submenu will be returned.
If two load receivers are being used,
you can press DOWN to switch to the
second load receiver, and repeat the
procedure.
NOTE: If calibration is aborted at any

time, previous calibration data will re-
main.
Calibration can be aborted by pressing
CLRR
-/+
CLR
or OFFF.
OFF
End
You must select “End” to exit the calibra-
tion submenu.
1. Press ENTR
ENTER when “End” is displayed.
2. “CAL” will be displayed and the main

menu will be returned.
NOTE: Calibration data is permanently

stored in memory when you use “End” to
exit from the Main menu, or when the OFF
key is pressed.
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RS-232 SUBMENU
The RS-232 submenu is used to configure the interface communication parameters.
The following table shows the sequence in which the parameters appear on the
display.
RS-232 SUBMENU
specifies baud rate
specifies number of data bits to be used
specifies number of stop bits to be used
specifies parity type, if any
used to specify sample size for parts

counting with an auxiliary sample scale
enables/disables Auto print feature
* specifies a range of displayed weight

values that cannot be printed, and/or a
time interval for automatic output of
displayed data
enables/disables printing stable-data-

only feature
used to select display data or block

data for output
** Specifies numeric only or full display

data for output
used to include/exclude time on output
used to include/exclude date on output
used to exit the rs-232 submenu
* Only appears in submenu if Auto print feature is enabled

** Only appears in submenu if display data is selected for Print parameter
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To select a parameter:
Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN

until it is displayed,
then press ENTER.

ENTER
Baud Rate
Baud rate can be set to 300, 1200, 2400,
4800 or 9600 using the numeric keypad.
Number of Data Bits

The number of data bits can be set to 7 or
8 using the numeric keypad.
Number of Stop Bits

The number of stop bits can be set to 1 or
2 using the numeric keypad.
Parity
Parity can be set to Odd, Even or None.
1. Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
desired parity (O for Odd, E for Even,
or NONE).
2. Press ENTER
ENTER to return to the RS232
submenu.
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Sample Size (APW)
(for Auxiliary Sample Scale)
When an auxiliary sample scale is used
for parts counting, the sample size (sample
number of pieces) is entered and stored
using this parameter. For instructions on
using this configuration, refer to “Parts
Counting With An Auxiliary Sample Scale”
under OPERATION .
LFT NOTE: “APW” does not appear in the

RS-232 submenu when LFT is set to ON.
When a sample size other than zero is

entered, the RS-232 receiver is dedicated
to the sample scale only. Other incoming
RS-232 commands will not be accepted.
Setting the sample size to zero disables

the feature and permits the RS-232 inter-
face to be used with other devices.
To enter the sample size:
1. Enter the desired number using the

numeric keypad.
2. Press ENTER
ENTER to return to the RS-
232 submenu.
Auto Print Feature

When enabled, the auto print feature
causes the I150 to automatically output
data in one of three ways; continuously, at
user specified time intervals, or upon
stability of the display.

ENTER
to return to the RS232 submenu
LFT NOTE: Only “OFF” and “On Stb” may

be selected when LFT is set to ON.
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Non Printing Weight Values
and Auto Print Time Interval
This parameter allows you to exclude a
range of weights from being output by the
Auto print feature and/or specify a time
interval for automatic output. It does not
appear on the rs232 submenu if Auto print
is set to OFF.
To enter a range of values:
1. Press ENTER
ENTER when “Init” is displayed.
2. The display will show “non PL”, the

parameter for the low end of the non-
printing range.
3. Press ENTR
ENTER to view the current value.
Example
4. To change the low-end value, use
the numeric keypad, then press EN-
TER.
ENTER
5. Press DOWN to switch to “non PH”
on the display, the parameter for the

high end of the non-printing range.
6. Press ENTR
ENTER to view the current value. Example
7. To change the high-end value, use
the numeric keypad, then press EN-
TER.
ENTER
9. If “IntEr” was selected for the Auto
Print parameter, press DOWN to

scroll to “IntEr”. If it was not selected,
proceed to step 12.
10. Press ENTER.

ENTER
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11. Enter the desired interval in seconds
( maximum of 255) using the numeric
keypad, then press ENTR.

ENTER
12. Press UPUP or DOWN to scroll to
“End”.
13. Press ENTER

ENTER to exit “Init” and return
to the rS-232 submenu.
LFT NOTE: This feature is disabled when

LFT is set to ON.
Print Stable Data Only

When enabled, this parameter allows only
stable display data to be printed.
To set this feature ON or OFF:

ENTER
to return to the rs232 submenu.
LFT NOTE: This parameter is automati-

cally ON when LFT is set to ON.
Print Block or Display Data

“Print” enables you to select displayed
data or block data for RS232 output.
Selecting display print causes displayed
data (full or numeric data only) to be
output. Selecting block print causes the
following information to be output:
For Weighing: Gross, Net and Tare
For Parts # Pieces, Avg. Piece Wt.,

Counting: Gross, Net and Tare
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To select display or block print:
Press UPUP or DNDN to display the
desired setting, then press ENTR

ENTER
to
return to the rS-232 submenu.
Print Numeric Data Only

“nu” appears on the rS-232 submenu only
when display print is selected for the Print
parameter. It can be set to ON (to output
numeric data only) or OFF (to output full
display data) as follows:

ENTER to
Time
When turned ON, the current time will be
included with RS-232 ouput from the I150.
To set the time ON or OFF:

ENTER to
Date
When turned ON, the current date will be
included with RS-232 ouput from the I150.
To set the date ON or OFF:

ENTER
to
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End
You must select “End” to exit the rS-232
submenu.
1. Press ENTER
ENTER when “End” is dis-
played.
2. “rS-232” will be displayed and the

NOTE: RS-232 data is permanently stored

in memory when you use “End” to exit
from the Main menu, or when the OFF key
is pressed.
Exit All Menus

When you have finished working with the
menus, you must select “End” from the
main menu to save your selections and
return to normal weighing operations. If
you turn the indicator off without selecting
“End”, the changes you have made will
not be saved.
1. Press UPUP or DOWN until “End” is
displayed.
2. Press ENTER
ENTER
to exit and return to
normal weighing operations.
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Disabling Menu Changes for
Legal For Trade Installations
The I150 contains a security feature which
allows you to “lock out” the ability to make
changes to parameter settings. This fea-
ture applies only when LFT is set to ON in J3
the setup submenu.
Disable Changes
After all of the parameters and setup
procedures are completed, install one Enable Changes
shorting jumper on connector “J3” of the
main circuit board as shown in the dia-
gram to disable making parameter
changes.
When menu changes are disabled, ac-

cessing the menus by pressing FUNC-
TION and SETUP will cause the display to
show “SEALEd” briefly. Setup submenu
parameters can then be viewed but not
changed. Some of the Scale and RS-232
submenu parameters can be reviewed
and changed. The calibration submenu is
disabled and is not accessible.
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Closing the Cover
When all connections and settings have
been made, close the cover and fasten
the four cover clamps.
Insert a hole plug (included in accessory

kit) in each liquid tight connector seal Hole Plug
bushing which is not being used, and
tighten the bushing.
LFT SEALING
After the indicator and load receiver have
been evaluated and accepted by a weights
and measures official, the indicator must
be sealed as follows:
1. Pass the calibration seal wire through

the small hole in the lip of the cover,
then through the clamp and bracket.
2. Pass the end of the wire through the

lead seal.
3. Seal the unit by squeezing the lead

seal over the wire. Wire Seal
OPERATION
Selecting a Weighing Unit

To select one of the available weighing
units for use,
SETUP
repeatedly press UNITS
UNITS until the desired
indicator appears on the display.
If the desired unit indicator does not ap-

pear, refer to “Unit Selection” in the
“SCALE SUBMENU” section.
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Weighing
1. Select the desired weighing unit .
ON
2. If necessary, press ZERO
ZERO to obtain a
zero reading on the display.
3. Place the object(s) to be weighed on Stability

the load receiver. Indicator
4. Wait for the stability indicator to ap-

pear before reading the weight.
LFT NOTE: Stability indicator does not

appear when LFT is set to ON.
Taring
When weighing material or objects that
must be held in a container, taring en-
ables the indicator to save the container
weight in memory, separate from the
weight of the material in the container.
The I150 permits you to set tare values in
two ways as explained in the following
examples.
Example
Example 1: Unknown Tare Weight
1. Place an empty container on the load
receiver, and read its weight on the
display. Notice that the GROSS indi-
cator is ON.
2. Press TARE.
TARE
When the display becomes stable, it

will show zero and the NET indicator
will be ON. The container’s weight is
stored in memory.
3. Add the material to be weighed to the

container. As material is added its
net weight will be displayed.
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4. To view the combined weight of the
material and the container (gross
weight), press GROSS.

GROSS
NET
GROSS
Repeatedly pressing GROSS
NET will
cause the display to switch between
the gross weight (container and ma-
terial) and the net weight (material
only).
NOTE: The combined weight of the con-

tainer and material must not exceed the
capacity of the load receiver.
Example 2: Entering Numeric Tare

Values
1. Place a full container on the load
receiver.
LFT NOTE: For Legal for Trade set-

ups, do not apply load to receiver
before entering tare value.
2. Using the numeric keypad, enter the

tare value of the empty container.
3. Press TARE
TARE to store the value in
memory.
4. The net weight of the container’s

contents will be displayed. The con-
tainer weight which is stored in
memory will automatically be sub-
tracted from future weighings.
The tare value is based on the current

zero value. Entering a new tare value
replaces the previous one. It is not addi-
tive.
The current tare value will remain in mem-

ory as long as power to the indicator
remains ON.
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View/Enter Time and Date
The I150 is equipped with an internal real
time clock. Time and date can be viewed
or entered as explained in the following
procedures.
Time
To view the current time, press FUNCT

FUNCTION
then press TIME.

5
Time is displayed in the 6 digit format

shown in the adjacent illustration and is Hrs. Min. Sec.
based on a 24 hour clock. For example: HH MM SS
“00.00.00” indicates midnight; “12.00.00”
indicates 12:00 noon.
1. To change the time enter digits (with- Example shows 10:45, 12 seconds A.M.
out decimal points) as required, us-
ing the numeric keypad. Numbers
will appear on the display from right
to left as they are entered. Leading
zeroes will not be displayed while
entering but will appear when time is
viewed. For example, for 00:12:34,
simply enter “1234”.
2. Press FUNC
FUNCTION then press TIME.
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Date
To view the current date, press FUNCTION

FUNCT
then press DATE.

6
Date is displayed in a 6 digit format as

shown in the adjacent illustration.
1. To change the date enter digits (with- Month Day Year

out decimal points) as required, us- MM DD YY
ing the numeric keypad. Numbers
will appear on the display from right
to left as they are entered. Leading
Example shows February 1, 1999.
zeroes will not be displayed while
entering but will appear when date is
viewed.
2. Press FUNC
FUNCTION then press TIME.
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Parts Counting
Parts counting enables you to place a
batch of similar parts on the platform
while the indicator displays the total num-
ber of parts. To use this function, the parts
must be reasonably uniform in weight.
The accuracy of your results will be deter-
mined by the error level that was entered
in “PC Err” of the scale submenu.
LFT NOTE: This feature is not available

A press-on label (“PCS”) for parts count-

ing is included in the accessory kit. It
should be affixed to the blank button next
to the FUNCTION button on the keypad.
The following procedure assumes that a

container of some sort will be used to hold
the parts. If this is not the case, simply
ignore step 1.
1. Place an empty container on the load
receiver and press TARE

TARE
to tare the
weight of the container, or
if the empty container weight is known,
enter the weight using the numeric
keypad, then press TARE.

TARE
Enter container tare

2. If the average piece weight of a single weight if known.
part is known, enter the weight using
the numeric keypad, press FUNC

FUNCTION
then press PCSS

APW
PCS and proceed to
step 4.
If the average piece weight is un-

known, place a sample number of
pieces in the container or on the load Enter average piece
receiver. weight if known.
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Enter the number of pieces using the
numeric keypad, then press PCSS.

APW
PCS
The indicator will use the sample as

a reference for counting.
The sample may be as few as 1 or 2 Enter sample number of pieces.

pieces. If the sample weight is too
small to obtain accurate results, the
display will show the number of pieces
to be added to increase the sample.
If this occurs, add the required num-

ber of pieces, then reenter the num-
ber of pieces using the numeric key-
pad.
APW
Press PCSS.
PCS
The average piece weight remains in

memory until it is replaced or the
indicator is turned OFF.
3. When the sample is accepted, the

on the load receiver and the parts
counting indicator (PC) will be on.
4. Add parts to the container as desired

and view the total on the display.
5. To view the net weight of parts on the

load receiver or to exit parts count-
ing,
press GROSS.
GROSS
NET
To view the gross weight of the parts
and container, press GROSS

GROSS
NET
again.
6. Press GRSS
GROSS
NET
to switch between gross
APW
and net weight. Press PCSS
PCS to return
to parts counting.
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Subtractive Parts Counting
This method of parts counting enables
you to count parts by removing a sample
number of pieces from a full container.
1. Place a full container of parts on the

load receiver.
ON
2. Zero the indicator by pressing ZERO.
ZERO
3. Remove a sample number of pieces

from the container.
4. Enter the number of pieces removed

using the numeric keypad,
APW
then press PCSS.
PCS
The indicator will use the sample as Enter sample number of

a reference for counting. pieces removed.
The sample may be as few as 1 or 2

pieces. If the sample weight is too
small to obtain accurate results, the
display will show the number of addi-
tional pieces to be removed to in-
crease the sample.
If this occurs, remove the required

number of pieces, re-enter the num-
ber of pieces using the numeric key-
pad,
APW
then press PCSS.
PCS
The average piece weight remains in

memory until it is replaced or the
indicator is turned OFF.
3. When the sample is accepted, the

missing from the container and the
parts counting indicator (PC) will be
on.
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Parts Counting With An Auxiliary Sample Scale
An Ohaus TP, TS, GT or CT Series precision balance may be used as the sample
scale for parts counting. Any of these balances will provide the I150 with accurate
sample weights for calculating average piece weight.
Required Items:
• Ohaus PRECISION Plus, GT or CT balance with RS-232 interface
• Blunt end cable for connection to I150 (and computer/printer if used)
Optional Items:
• Printer or Computer
• Blunt end cable for connection to sample scale (and I150 if desired)
Cables are available as accessories (see page 74).
RS-232 Connections
The following wiring diagram shows possible RS-232 connections for a sample scale,
I150 and optional printer or computer. The only required connections are between the
I150 and sample scale. Since the I150 transmitter and sample scale receiver are not
required, they may be used with a printer, computer or other peripheral device as
shown in the diagram.
I150 receives APW SAMPLE SCALE*

data from sample scale
Sample scale can

I150 receive data from
INDICATOR computer
I150 sends parts count data

PRINTER or COMPUTER
to printer or computer
* Ohaus accessory cable AS017-01 does not use CTS connection.

CTS and DTR are tied together.
If a printer or computer is used, parts count data may be output by the I150 using the
autoprint feature or by pressing the PRINT button. Data will be output in the format
described under “Output Formats” in the RS-232 section of this manual.
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Setup
RS-232 parameters for the I150, sample scale and printer/computer (if used) must be
configured the same; baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits must match. Refer to
the RS-232 submenu section of this manual and the Print menu section of the manual
supplied with the sample scale for instructions on configuring RS-232 parameters.
Operation
1. Verify that all connections have been
made and the sample scale is ON.
2. Set the sample scale to the desired

weighing unit.
3. Place the correct sample number of

pieces on the sample scale. This
must be same number entered in the
“APW” parameter of RS-232
submenu.
4. Press the PRINT button on the sample

scale (for CT balances, press and
hold the UNITS button). If a com-
puter is connected to the sample
scale you may send a “P” command
to initiate output.
When the I150 receives weight data

from the sample scale, it will auto-
matically change to the parts count-
ing mode if it is not already in that
mode.
5. Place the parts to be counted on the

load receiver and read the quantity
on the I150 display.
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Checkweighing
Checkweighing enables you to compare Checkweigh LED Indicators
unknown weights to a target weight. By
entering underweight and overweight lim-
its, indicators on the display will light to
show if the current load is under, over or
within the desired range. To use check-
weighing, “CHEC” must be selected for
the SET POINT parameter of the scale
submenu. Use the following procedure to
perform checkweighing:
1. UNDER limit - set point 1
Enter the value using the numeric
keypad, press FUNCTION

FNCT, then press
SET1.
SETPOINT
1
2. OVER limit - set point 2
Enter the value using the numeric
keypad, press FUNCTION

FNCT, then press
SET2.
SETPOINT
2
3. With no weight on the platform, the

UNDER indicator should be on.
4. Place the load to be checked on the

load receiver and observe the check-
weigh indicators on the display. The
ACCEPT indicator (green light) will
light only when the displayed weight
is greater than or equal to the UN-
DER limit, and less than or equal to
the OVER limit.
NOTE:
The current set points can be viewed at LED INDICATORS WILL NOT TURN
ON WHEN DISPLAY IS UNSTABLE.
any time by pressing FNCT followed by
FUNCTION
the set point key SET1

SETPOINT
or SET2.
SETPOINT
1 2
Set points remain in memory until they

are replaced or the indicator is turned
OFF.
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Filling and Emptying Processes
The I150 enables you to control external feeding devices for filling or emptying weigh
hoppers, tanks, etc., to a desired target weight. By entering four system parameters,
the I150’s built-in digital outputs can be used to run feeders or emptying devices at
full speed, switch to a slower speed, and stop when the target weight is reached. The
four required parameters are:
Target Weight: Desired weight of completed batch.

Tolerance Range: Allowable range of error for target weight.
Dribble Weight: Weight remaining to reach the target weight, desired to switch
feeder or emptying device from fast to slow speed.
When LOAD > TARGET - DRIBBLE; dribble digital output
signals feeder or emptying device to switch to slow speed.
Preact Weight: Weight of material in suspension which falls freely from feeder
or emptying device to hopper or tank AFTER it is stopped.
The value you enter for PREACT is used to signal the feeder
or emptying device to stop before target weight is reached.
When LOAD > TARGET - PREACT; preact digital output
signals feeder or emptying device to stop.
Dribble and Preact values are entered in

the SET parameter of the scale submenu.
Target and Tolerance set points are en-
tered in the normal operating mode using
the keypad.
Use the following procedure to enter TAR-

GET and TOLERANCE set points:
TARGET weight - set point 1
1. Enter the value using the numeric

keypad.
For emptying processes, the target

weight must be a negative number.
To make the displayed number nega-

-/+
tive, press FNCT
FUNCTION
then CLRR.
CLR
2. Press FNCT,
FUNCTION then press SET1.
SETPOINT
1 1
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TOLERANCE - set point 2
1. Enter the value using the numeric

keypad.
2. Press FNCT,
FUNCTION then press SET2.
SETPOINT
2
Once entered, the current set points can

be viewed at any time by pressing FUNC-
TION followed by the set point key (1 or
2).
Manual Starting and Stopping

The process will automatically stop when
dribble and preact LEDs turn off. To stop
and restart during a process, or to simply
start:
press FUNC
FUNCTION then BTN4.
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How To Optimize Dribble and Preact

Filling Processes:
Suspended
1. Enter a value equal to 10% of the material empties
target weight for DRIBBLE, and 0 into hopper after
(zero) for PREACT in the SET pa- feeder stops.
rameter. This will cause the feeder to
change to slow feed when the load
reaches 90% of the target weight,
and stop the feeder when the target
weight is reached.
2. When the feeder is stopped, material

suspended in air (or the pipeline) will
fall freely into the hopper and cause
an over-fill. The weight of over-shoot
should then be entered for the
PREACT value.
3. Access the SET parameter in the

scale submenu and change the
PREACT value.
Repeat the procedure as needed to ad-

just DRIBBLE for optimum fill time, and
PREACT for optimum accuracy.
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Emptying Processes:
1. Enter a value equal to 10% of the
target weight for DRIBBLE, and 0
(zero) for PREACT in the SET pa-
rameter. This will cause the empty-
ing device to change to slow feed
when 90% of the target weight has
been emptied, and stop when the
target weight is reached.
2. When the emptying device is stopped,

material suspended in air (or the
pipeline) will fall freely into the receiv-
ing container and cause an “over-
shoot”. The weight of over-shoot
should then be entered for the
PREACT value.
3. Access the SET parameter in the

scale submenu and change the
PREACT value.
Repeat the procedure as needed to ad-

just DRIBBLE for optimum emptying time,
and PREACT for optimum accuracy.
Digital Output Functions and LED

Display Indicators
Digital outputs and LED indicators acti- Digital Output
vate as follows (see “Digital Output Con- Display LEDs Header
nections” in INSTALLATION section for
PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 1
pin connections): PREACT TARGET DRIBBLE
OVER ACCEPT UNDER
1. When system starts, dribble and Pin 1: LOW

preact LEDs are ON and digital out- Pin 3: LOW
puts are LOW. Target output is HIGH. Pin 4: HIGH
2. When LOAD > (target - dribble), Pin 1: HIGH

dribble output goes HIGH; LED turns Pin 3: LOW
OFF. Pin 4: HIGH
3. When LOAD > (target - preact), preact Pin 1: HIGH

output goes HIGH; LED turns OFF. Pin 3: HIGH
System automatically stops. Pin 4: HIGH
4. When load on receiver is within tar- Pin 1: HIGH

get tolerance range, target LED is Pin 3: HIGH
ON and output goes LOW. (Target Pin 4: LOW
LED will not go on if target is not
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Animal Weighing
Before beginning this procedure, make
sure the number of sample readings to be
averaged has been entered for the “Ad”
parameter in the scale submenu.
1. Press FNCT,
FUNCTION then 3KEY
3 to access
the animal weighing mode.
“Ad” will be displayed indicating the

I150 is in the animal weighing mode.
2. Place the subject on the load re-

ceiver.
3. Press ENTER
ENTER to begin averaging.
4. The display will quickly count down

the number of readings being taken.
When the required number of read-
ings has been taken, the display will
show the average weight.
5. The weight remains on the display

until you:
• press ENTR to repeat the proce-

ENTER
dure, or
• press CLR
-/+
CLR to exit animal weighing.
When you exit animal weighing, the I150

returns to normal weighing operations
and displays the current load on the re-
ceiver.
Using ID Codes
The I150 allows you to store data using
ten ID codes, up to six digits in length. An
ID code may represent a particular prod-
uct, a package, or a part for example. The
codes are stored along with one of three
values; a tare weight, an average piece
weight, or an in-out weight (see “StorE” in
the “SCALE SUBMENU” section). The
following procedures explain how to use
ID codes. 61
Storing Tare Values With ID Codes:
NOTE: TARE must be selected for the
STORE parameter in the scale submenu.
1. Enter a tare value (see “Taring”)
2. Enter an ID code (up to six digits)

using the numeric keypad
3. Press FNCT,
FUNCTION then STORE.
STORE
RECALL
The ID code and tare will be stored to-

gether. Repeat the procedure as needed Enter ID Code up to 6 digits,
for up to ten ID codes and tare values. Press FUNCTION then STORE.
Using Stored Tare Values:

1. Place a load on the load receiver.
2. To recall a stored ID and tare value:
Enter the desired ID code using the
numeric keypad, then press RECL.

STORE
RECALL
The display will show the net weight. To

Enter stored ID Code,
change to a different ID and tare, repeat Press RECALL.
the procedure using a new ID code.
Storing Average Piece Weights With

ID Codes:
NOTE: APW must be selected for the
STORE parameter in the scale submenu.
LFT NOTE: APW is not available with
LFT ON.
1. Enter an average piece weight (see

“Parts Counting”)

using the numeric keypad
3. Press FNCT,
FUNCTION then STORE.
STORE
RECALL
The ID code and average piece weight will

be stored together. Repeat the procedure
as needed for up to ten ID codes and
average piece weights.
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Using Stored Average Piece Weights:
1. Place parts on the load receiver.
2. To recall a stored ID code and aver-

age piece weight:
Enter the desired ID code using the
numeric keypad, then press RECL.

STORE
RECALL
Enter stored ID Code,

The display will show the current number Press RECALL.
of parts on the load receiver. To change to
a different ID and average piece weight,
repeat the procedure with a new ID code.
In-Out Operation:
The I150 must be connected to a printer,
computer or terminal (using the RS-232
interface) in order to use this feature.
NOTE: IN-OUT must be selected in the

STORE parameter of the scale submenu.
1. Place a container on the load re-

ceiver. The container may be full or
empty.

using the numeric keypad.
STORE
3. Press FUNC,
FUNCTION
then STORE.
RECALL
The ID code and container weight will

be stored together. The following will
be output via the RS-232 interface:
Enter ID Code up to 6 digits,
Press FUNCTION then STORE.
XX:XX:XX (time) *
XX/XX/XX (date) *
ID: XXXXXX (ID code)
IN: X.XXXX lb (current load)
* Only if time and date are enabled.
4. Fill or empty the container as needed.
5 Enter the ID code that was stored with

the desired weight, then press RECC.
STORE
RECALL
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The following will be output via the
RS-232 interface:
XX:XX:XX (time) *
XX/XX/XX (date) *
ID: XXXXXX (ID code)
IN: X.XXXX lb (original load)
OUT: X.XXXX lb (current load)
NET: X.XXXX lb (IN - OUT)
* Only if time and date are enabled.
NOTE: In in-out operation, retrieving an

ID code causes it to be cleared from
memory.
Viewing ID Codes
To view currently stored ID codes,
STORE
press RECL
RECALL without entering an ID code.
If ID codes have been stored, the first

available code will be displayed for
about five seconds. To view all of the
codes,
repeatedly press RECL

STORE
RECALL before the
five second timeout.
If no ID codes have been stored, the

word “nonE” will be displayed briefly.
Clearing ID Codes
To clear ID codes stored with tare and
average piece weight values:
1. Display the desired ID code as ex-

plained above.
-/+
2. Press CLRR
CLR while the ID code is
displayed.
The ID code and stored data will be

erased from memory.
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RS-232 INTERFACE
Terminal Block Connections

TARE* external signal
PRINT* external signal
CTS clear to send
RD data in
DTR data terminal ready
TXD data out
GND signal ground
E GND earth ground
* External switches may be installed as

shown. Momentary contact push button
or similar switches must be used.
RS-232 Commands
All communication is accomplished using standard ASCII format. Only the characters
shown in the following table are acknowledged by the I150. Any other commands,
control characters or spaces are ignored.
Commands sent to the indicator must be terminated with a carriage return (CR) or
carriage return, line feed (CRLF). For example, a tare command should appear as
shown in the following diagram:
TARE COMMAND - ‘T’
Field: T CR LF
Length: 1 1 1
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RS-232 COMMAND TABLE
< or > switch load receivers; if dual load receivers are used, causes
I150 display to switch to other load receiver
? print current unit, gross/net and stability status
# print average piece weight (see Block Data Output under

Output Formats)
/XXX.XXX/# numeric entry of average piece weight in current unit;

AA = kg, lb, cs or oz (may be upper or lower case characters);
causes I150 to enter parts counting if not already in that mode
/XXX.XXXAA/# numeric entry of average piece weight in designated unit “AA”;

causes I150 to enter parts counting if not already in that mode
iA set auto-print interval to “i” where i = any value from 1 to 255
T TARE; same effect as pressing TARE button
/XXX.XXX/T numeric tare entry in current weighing unit
/XXX.XXXAA/T numeric tare entry with designated unit “AA”;

AA = kg, lb, oz or pc (may be upper or lower case charac-
ters);
+ or - sign may be included before tare value: -XXX.XX
C or L go to calibration menu; calibration procedure depends on

linearization option selected in setup submenu
/X.X/#E download parts counting error level in percent
iI download averaging level “i” where i = 0, 1, 2 or 3
M UNITS; same effect as pressing UNITS button
iM switch to mode “i” where i = 0 (kg), 1 (lb), 2 (oz) or 3 (custom)
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RS-232 COMMAND TABLE (Continued)
N same effect as pressing GROSS/NET button
P PRINT; same effect as pressing PRINT button
/XXX.XXX/PL download non-printing low limit in current calibration unit
/XXX.XXXAA/PL download non-printing low limit in designated unit “AA”;

AA = kg, lb, cs, oz or pc (may be upper or lower case characters)
/XXX.XXX/PH download non-printing high limit in current calibration unit
/XXX.XXXAA/PH download non-printing high limit in designated unit “AA”;

AA = kg, lb, cs, oz or pc (may be upper or lower case characters)
EscR RESET; same as selecting reset in scale submenu; resets

scale submenu parameters to factory default settings
iS set stable-only print feature to “i” where i = 0 (off) or 1 (on)
EscS store menu settings in memory; operates only when I150 is

not in setup mode
V output version number of software installed in I150
J start filling/unfilling
K stop filling/unfilling
Z RE-ZERO; same effect as pressing ON/ZERO button
NOTES: Polarity sign (+ or -) may be included in all floating point data. For example,
numeric tare entry may be sent as “-10.00kg”.
Only commands listed in this table will be acknowledged by the I150. Other
characters will be ignored; no error message will be returned.
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Output Formats
Data output can be initiated in one of three ways: (1) By pressing PRINT; (2) Using
the Auto Print feature; (3) Sending a print command (“P”) from a computer.
Data output by the I150 appears in the following formats.
Full Display Data Output:

When “diSP” is selected for “Print” in the rS-232 submenu, and “nu” is set to OFF, full
display data is output in the format shown in the diagram.
FULL DISPLAY DATA

Weight Net
or or
Field Pol # pcs sp Unit sp Gross Stb CR LF
# of Characters 1 7 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
Blank = positive lb, kg, oz, Blank = Stable

- = negative cs or PC ? = Unstable
N = Net
G = Gross
Weight/# pieces is right justified and includes decimal

point. If polarity is negative, minus sign appears one
position to the left of the weight.
NOTE: If time and date are set to ON in the XX:XX:XX (time)

RS-232 submenu, output will include XX/XX/XX (date)
time and date first. 1234.56 lb N (display data)
Numeric Only Data Output:

When “diSP” is selected for “Print” in the rS-232 submenu, and “nu” is set to ON, only
numeric display data is output.
NUMERIC ONLY DISPLAY DATA

Weight
or
Field # pcs CR LF
# of Characters 8 1 1
Weight/# pieces is right justified and

includes decimal point and polarity.
NOTE: If time and date are set to ON in the
RS-232 submenu, output will include
time and date first.
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Block Data Output:
When “bLoc” is selected for “Print” in the rS-232 submenu, the gross, net and tare
weights will be output. If the indicator is in parts counting mode, the number of pieces
and the average piece weight will also be output.
FULL DISPLAY DATA

Weight Net,
or Gross,
Field # pcs sp Unit sp Tare or APW CR LF
# of Characters 10 1 2 1 1 1 1
lb, kg, oz, N = Net

cs or PC G = Gross
T = Tare
A = APW
Weight/# pieces is right justified and includes

decimal point. If value is greater than 10
characters (including decimal point), question
marks (?) will be output.
NOTE: If time and date are set to ON in the XX:XX:XX (time)

RS-232 submenu, output will include XX/XX/XX (date)
time and date first. 100 PC (# pcs)
0.010 lb A (apw)
1.002 lb G (gross)
1.002 lb N (net)
0.000 lb T (tare
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE(S) REMEDY
Unit will not turn on. Power cord not plugged Check power cord con-
in or properly connected. nections. Power indica-
tor light should be lit.
Cannot rezero indicator, Load on load receiver ex- Remove load on load re-
or will not re-zero when ceeds allowable zero % ceiver to less than en-
turned on. entered in “ZERO” pa- tered zero %.
rameter of setup sub-
menu. Change allowable zero %
in “ZERO” parameter of
setup submenu.
Retain set to ON and re-

called zero value is not
equal to current load.
Center of Zero display in- Load receiver motion or Remove disturbances or

dicator erratic or does not disturbances exceed cen- reduct motion.
appear with no load on ter of zero criteria.
load receiver. Increase averaging level
in “A.L.” parameter of
scale submenu.
Cannot display weight in Desired unit not set to ON Enable desired unit (see
desired weighing unit. in “SELECt” parameter of section on SCALE SUB-
scale submenu. MENU).
Only KG and LB are avail-

able when LFT is set to
ON.
Cannot display setup pa- “PLAtF” parameter of Select “duAL” for “PLAtF”
rameters or weight read- setup submenu is set to parameter of setup sub-
ings for second load re- “SingLE”, or second plat- menu.
ceiver. form is not properly con-
nected. Check connections for
second load receiver.
Unit will not change weight I150 is set for dual load Select proper load re-
reading. receiver operation. Cor- ceiver.
rect load receiver not se-
lected.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d.)
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE(S) REMEDY
Unable to tare (tare key Display is negative. Remove load, zero indi-
or RS232 command) cator, replace load and
tare again.
Unable to tare (keypad Display is not zero. Zero indicator.

numeric entry)
Unable to retrieve stored ID code has been cleared Lost ID codes and data
ID codes and data. by previous operator or must be enterd again.
indicator was turned off.
Incorrect sequence of Review procedure.
keystrokes.
Excessive weight reading Remote sensing for load Use remote sensing for
drift with temperature. receiver is not set up or load receiver.
sense shorting jumpers Check sense shorting
not installed correctly. jumpers.
RS232 not working. RS232 shorting jumpers Check shorting jumpers.

not installed correctly.
RS232 interface parame- Verify interface parame-

ters set up incorrectly. ters in RS232 submenu.
Cable connections. Check cable connections.
Unable to store parame- “End” not being used to You must use “End” to
ter changes. exit menus. exit main menu.
Unable to calibrate unit. Load cell disconnected. Check connections.
Incorrect zero adjust- Check dead load in cali-

ment. bration submenu.
Check jumpers.
Improper gain setting
shorting jumper.
Random segments dis- Depress and hold down
played or display “locks Microprocessor lock-up. OFF key until unit turns
up”. off, then turn ON again. If
condition persists, unit
must be serviced.
Dim Display Check terminal connec-

Incorrect input voltage tions on Main PC Board.
connected to power cord.
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Error Codes
Err 0: Invalid memory checksum. Checksum is verified every time I150 is turned
on. Check setup parameters in menus and recalibrate. If error persists, a
hardware problem may exist and unit must be serviced.
Err 1: Overload condition. Load exceeds 103% of rated capacity.
Err 2: A/D output out of linear range. Zero adjustment may be needed. If the error
persists after zero adjustment, unit must be serviced.
Err 4: Calibration error. Requested resolution exceeds internal A/D resolution.
Repeat calibration or linearization procedure. Make sure correct calibra-
tion weights are used.
Err 5: Value is too large to display; exceeds 999999 counts. Caused by an invalid
Custom Unit Conversion Factor.
Err 7: All weighing units have been disabled (set to OFF) in the “SELECT”
parameter of the scale submenu. At least one weighing unit must be on.
Err 8: Maximum allowable graduation exceeded. Max available graduation is
500000; min available graduation is 0.00001.
Err 10: Non-volatile memory write error. Indicates hardware error. Retry last
operation performed. If error persists, unit must be serviced.
Err 11: Unable to obtain stable data. Occurs when stable data is required (i.e.
during calibration, or taring in legal for trade installations). Check that
platform is not subject to drafts, vibration, etc..
Err 12: No numeric entry is expected. Menu parameter requires you to make a
selection; will not allow a numeric entry.
Err 13: An attempt was made to enter too many digits.
Err 14: The maximum load that may be zeroed by pressing the ON/ZERO button
has been exceeded. See “ZERO” parameter in setup submenu.
Err 15: Tare data not valid; capacity exceeded. Tare values may be entered only
up to the capacity of the platform. Negative numbers not accepted.
Err 16: Average piece weight value entered is too small to accurately count parts.
Err 17: ID number store/recall error. An attempt was made to store or retrieve an
invalid ID code (i.e. too many digits, decimal point included, etc.)
Err 18: In-Out data not valid.
Err 19: Sense channel not operational. If sense is not used, “SENSE” parameter
of setup submenu must be set to OFF.
Err 20: Calibration is required after certain menu parameters have been changed.
Changes are not saved when this error occurs. Return to menus, set
parameters, and recalibrate before exiting menus.
Err 27: Internal overflow. Custom unit conversion factor too small or too large.
Err 29: Time/Date error.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Numbers 150-P and I150-S
I150-P 150-S
Capacity Programmable (up to 6 active digits)
Front Panel controls Full function and numeric membrane keypad
Interface Programmable bidirectional RS232
Case Construction I150-S Stainless Steel I150-P Mild Steel
Display Type Vacuum Fluorescent
Display Digits (in/cm) 6 active digits (0.59/1.5 high)
Graduation (Readability) Multiples of 1, 2, 5 with programmable decimal point
Decimal Point 0 to 5 places
Display Update Rate 5 per second
Stabilization Time 3 seconds
Taring Range To capacity by subtraction
Zeroing Range Selectable from 2% to 100% of capacity
Displayed Resolution Programmable 1:10,000 LFT or up to 1:50,000 non-LFT
Internal Resolution 110,000 counts
Overload Indication Err 1
Nominal Overload Capacity 103% of selected capacity
Calibration Unit lb or kg
Span Calibration Push button (10 to 100% of load receiver capacity)
Linearity Calibration Push button (50% of Span Calibration Weight)
Deadload Zero Adjust User accessible potentiometer
Auto Zero Tracking Capture Range Selectable: off, 0.5, 1, or 3 divisions
Vibration Filtering Electronic with 4 selectable levels
Load Cell Input Sensitivity Selectable: 1, 2, or 3 mV/V
Load Cell Excitation 120 mA @ 5V dc (drives up to eight 350 ohm loadcells)
Operating Temperature Range 14° to 104°F/-10° to 40°C
Operating Humidity Range 10 to 90% RH
Operating Power Requirements 100, 120, 220, 240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) (in/cm) 8.8 x 11.8 x 4.5 (21.6 x 30 x 11.5)
Shipping Weight (lb/kg) 13/5.85
Washdown Classification NEMA 4, IP65

NIST HB44 Accuracy Classification III and IIIL for 10,000 divisions
UL Listings 114 and 466
Canadian Weights and Measures Approval number AM 4585 (General Class)
CSA Certification C22.2 No. 151-M1986
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
OHAUS
PART NO.
Membrane Switch Panel 90835-00
Display Filter Window 77209-00
Liquid-tight Connector, black 90678-03
O-ring 76885-04
Display PC Board Assembly 90714-00
Main PC Board Assembly 90716-00
Capacity Card 77220-00
Hole Plug 76048-07
Lead Wire Seal 9048-01
Line Cord, 100/120 V 6569-11
Line Cord, 220 V 76198-11
Line Cord, 240 V 76448-11
APW/PCS Adhesive Label 77221-00
Shorting Jumper 90633-01
Screwdriver 76075-01
Setpoint Connector 90842-04
Cover Clamp 77258-00
Clamp Screw K1161-77
ACCESSORIES
OHAUS
PART NO.
Mounting Bracket Accessory Kit 77224-00
Load Cell Cable Accessory Kit 90836-00
Cable for auxiliary parts counting sample scale AS017-01
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
I150 indicators are washdown units designed for harsh environments and may be
cleaned using mild detergents and water. Do not use abrasives for cleaning to avoid
scratching the display window and keypad.
SERVICE INFORMATION
If the Troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, you will
need to contact an authorized Ohaus Service Agent. For Service assistance in the
United States, please call Ohaus Corporation toll-free at (800) 526-0659. An Ohaus
Product Service Specialist will be available to help you.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Ohaus products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship from the
date of delivery through the duration of the warranty period. During the warranty
period Ohaus will repair, or, at its option, replace any component(s) that proves to be
defective at no charge, provided that the product is returned, freight prepaid, to
Ohaus.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse,
exposed to radioactive or corrosive materials, has foreign material penetrating to the
inside of the product, or as a result of service or modification by other than Ohaus. In
lieu of a properly returned warranty registration card, the warranty period shall begin
on the date of shipment to the authorized dealer. No other express or implied warranty
is given by Ohaus Corporation. Ohaus Corporation shall not be liable for any
consequential damages.
As warranty legislation differs from state to state and country to country, please
contact Ohaus or your local Ohaus dealer for further details.
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Ohaus Corporation
29 Hanover Road,
Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA
Tel: (201) 377-9000,
Fax: (201) 593-0359
With offices worldwide.
P/N 77223-01 R1099 © Ohaus Corporation 1995, 1999 all rights reserved.
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I150 Electronic Indicator

THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PRO-

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS A LIM-

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS

Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment are not

The I150 is a software controlled indicator with a host of user-programmable features.

RS-232 Interface: The bi-directional RS-232 interface enables the indicator to

Single/Dual Platform Operation: The I150 is a two-channel indicator which permits

LEGAL FOR TRADE NOTE

• I150-P or I150-S indicator

Power Hex Nut

Hole Plugs Cable Ties

• DO NOT create a safety hazard by defeating the grounding feature.

Power Connections TB1 TB3 TB2

1. Pass the power cord through the seal

2. Connect the ground wire (green or

Tighten nut to minimum torque of 10

3. Connect the NEUTRAL wire (WHITE

5. Permanently mark the appropriate

7. Tighten the seal bushing until resis-

Load Receiver Connections

1. Pass the cable from the load

2. Make the connections according to

3. After the connections have been

NOTE: Remote sensing is available only

1. Single load receiver without SENSE.

The gain setting is selected by installing

The factory default gain setting has been

If the SENSE connection is being used,

NOTE: During dual receiver operation,

1. Pass the RS-232 cable through the

2. Make the connections according to

3. After the connections have been

RS-232 Shorting Jumpers

The digital outputs are accessed via a 4-

Use the setpoint connector provided in

1. Locate the 4-pin header on the dis-

2. Pass the cable through any free liq-

5. Tighten the seal bushing until resis-

Output Specifications +5V

Outputs are ACTIVE LOW: LED is ON,

Display Indicators Setpoint LEDs

Display Indicator Functions

Lights when scale is at center Lights when current weighing

Switches display between

Outputs data via the RS232 Used with FUNCTION key to

SETPOINT Used with FUNCTION key to Used with FUNCTION key to

The menus are accessed using the front

TO ACCESS THE MAIN MENU:

The word “SEtUP” will be displayed which

If the word “SEALEd” is displayed, it indi-

SETUP SCALE CAL RS-232

LFT Reset d Load Baud

Displayed Submenu Description

Setup and scale submenus are used to

Calibration submenu is used to adjust

RS-232 submenu is used to configure

End is used to exit the menus and

Only one menu selection will be displayed

at a time. Use the UPUP and DOWN keys

to step through the menu selections. By

repeatedly pressing UPUP or DOWN,