 The
IDS 160 Multi-Function Printer is unique in the scale industry. With a
simple change of a switch setting, this can be transformed from a
slave printer to an intelligent printer. A slave printer
basically prints what it is sent. The intelligent mode is used for
accumulating and calculating net weights. It is designed
specifically to interface with the various digital weight indicators
and " smart " terminals used in the industry today. This tape
printer features a top quality 26 column dot matrix print mechanism
with a head life expectancy of 30 million characters. It prints
BI-directionally at a speed of approximately 2.4 lines per second. A
paper take-up real is standard and may be used to take up the original
or a copy. A two position cover allows paper to exit through the top
for tear off, or completely cover the mechanism to eliminate intrusion
of foreign material. An internal clock is available as a standard
feature for time and date printing.
In the slave printer (mode-0) mode, the IDS 160 will interface with
practically any serial output device, without changing program chips
(EPROM). In this mode, the printers will print exactly what is sent by
the device. Software makes these printers smarter by adding header
information, transaction and station numbering, time/date etc. as
required.
The smart printer modes 1 through 7 enhance the information sent, and
add accumulating or calculation functions not possible in sending
device ( weight meter). Typical, each weight meter as its own
characteristics (data stream) and the smart printer requires a unique
EPROM for each weight meter type.The IDS 160 printers are unique.
Approximately 20 of the most common weight meter interfaces are
designed into them, and are available by changing a switch setting
rather than EPROM's. This gives the scale dealer and the user much
more flexibility in selecting or changing weight meters.
Testing and trouble shooting are made easy; a self-test is
provided on power up. Configuration reports may be printed to
show how the printer is configured. Results of internal component
testing and a listing of information received by the printer are also
printed as required. These feature isolate the problem saving scale
technicians and the user, time and money if a problem should occur.
COMMUNICATION FEATURES
RS232, 20ma current loop, RS485, are all standard serial
interfaces. Even, odd, or no parity, 7 or 8 data bits, and baud rates
300 through 9600 baud are all selectable. One EPROM fits all
continuous or demand mode applications. Pulse inputs up to 48V DC
are standard for conveyor scale applications. TTL level remote
print inputs are also standard. BCD interface is an available
option.
PRINT FEATURES
BI-DIRECTIONAL PRINT
The printer normally prints BI-directionally for
faster operation.
MULTI-STRIKE PRINT
Multi-strike will print each
line from 2 to 10 times. Legibility is increased in multi-copy
tickets. The multistrike feature prints in a single direction. When
selected, it will over-ride the BI-direction select.
LEFT MARGIN
Left margin is used to move printed text to the right 1 to 18
characters wide. If invert print is used , the text will be moved to
the left.
TOP MARGIN
Top margin is used to skip from 1 to 9 lines down the
ticket before printing.
INVERT PRINT
Characters are printed upside down, the ticket is
inserted upside down for printing. This feature is used to print on
the left side of documents wider than the width of 40 characters.
AUTOMATIC PAPER
RELEASE
In some applications, the sending device does not send a
paper release command. This feature releases the document after
printing the last line received.
AUTOMATIC PRINT
WRAP
If more than 40 characters (20 Enhanced) are sent without a
linefeed command, overflow data is automatically printed on the next
line and not lost.
AUTOMATIC LINE
FEED
This feature is used when the host device (weight meter etc.)
does not send a line feed command after carriage return.
INHIBIT PRINT IF
PAPER EMPTY
The printer will not print if the paper is not in place. A
"Form " or "Paper" indicator on the front panel indicates paper error.
TIME AND DATE
PRINT FORMAT
Time and date can be disabled or printed in six different
formats and at 3 different locations.
STATION NUMBERING
Numbers 1 through 9 can be printed in a multiple station
application to differentiate between them.
PRINT SIZES:
(Normal, Enhanced, or Mixed)
The normal is 12 char/inch (Typewriter size). Enhanced print is
double width (6 char/inch). Mixed prints text normal size and numbers
enhanced.
TRANSACTION NUMBERING
Up to 10 digits of sequential transaction (ticket)
numbering is automatically printed on each transaction. Numbers 5
digit long can be reset, over 5 digits cannot. Use up to 6 digits to
eliminate pilferage.
HEADER LABEL
Up to 30 characters of company name or other information can be
printed on each ticket transaction.
AUTOMATIC PAPER FEED
Paper is automatically advanced after the last line is
printed. This is used for adding a margin under the last printed line
to separate transactions or allow space before the paper is torn off
the roll.
OPERATING MODES
MODE 0
The basic (slave) printer mode prints what is sent. The print switch
requests data transmission from the host. The aux switch releases
paper.
MODE 1
Prints the weight on the scale in the form:
WEIGHT
2345LB
MODE 2
Prints weight on the scale with gross, and tare labels. Depress print
switch to print GROSS, and depress aux switch to print TARE.
GROSS
29687LB
TARE
1977LB
MODE 3
Provides gross, tare and net printing in two weighments. The aux
switch stores tare weight. The print switch causes the printer to
print gross, tare, and net weights.
GROSS
3966LB
TARE
1970LB
NET
1996LB
MODE 4
Provides a totalize register for summing weighments. The print switch
prints the weight and adds it to the total register. The aux switch
prints the total. Press the aux switch twice within 10 seconds to
clear the total register.
WEIGHT
6962LB
WEIGHT
6962LB
TOTAL
13924LB
TOTAL CLEARED
MODE 5
Provide a subtotal and total register. The print switch prints the
weight on the scale and adds it to the total and subtotal registers.
The aux switch prints and clears the subtotal registers. Press aux
again to print the total. Press aux twice within 10 seconds to clear
the total register.
WEIGHT
966LB
WEIGHT
1964LB
SUBTOT
2930LB
TOTAL
10788LB
MODE 6
This mode is used for sequentially numbering and totalizing weighments.
The print switch prints a sequence number and weight. The aux switch
prints the total.
# 1
1964LB
# 2
2962LB
# 3
3962LB
TOTAL
10788LB
MODE 7
Allows the weigh-in of a truck, container, etc. either empty or full,
and weigh-out after filling or unloading. Print and aux switches
operate like Mode 3.
WEIGH-IN
3962LB
WEIGH-OUT
2962LB
NET WEIGHT
1000LB
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SPEC.
Power: 120 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, or
240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz.
Power Consumption operating: 90 watts
Environmental: 32 F to 115 F (0 C to 46 C), to 80%
non-condensing
relative humidity
Size: 12 inches wide, 9 inches deep, and 8 ¼
inches high (30.5 x 22.5 x 21.0 cm)
Weight: 18 lbs (8.1 kg)
Enclosed Construction: 16 ga. Cold Rolled Steel
Sheet Metal
PRINTING
SPEC.
Type:
5 X 7 dot matrix, serial impact
Character Size: 0.12 high, 0.07 wide (3.1mm
x 1.8mm)
[0.14 wide (3.6mm) when enhanced
Line Spacing: 6 lines per inch (4.23mm)
Pitch: 12 characters per inch (2.12mm)
Print Speed: 3 Lines per second.
HARDWARE
A 4k input buffer insures data from the
transmitting device is not lost while the printer is printing. A
Ni-Cad battery and charging circuit protect the transaction number,
time and date, and totals from being lost for up to 2 weeks without
power. All other information such as the header labels etc is stored
in earom so it will never be lost even if the battery fails. Costly
repairs are eliminated by fusing each individual dot head solenoid to
insure against damage.
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