Specifications
Table Of Contents
- 1.0 Introduction
- 2.0 Mounting Plate Installation and Setup
- 3.0 Configuration
- 3.1 Auto-Learn
- 3.2 Manual Configuration
- 3.3 Serial Communications
- 3.4 Testing the Remote Display
- 3.4.1 Display
- 3.4.2 Digital Outputs
- 3.4.3 Digital Inputs
- 3.4.4 Loop Back
- 3.5 Version
- 3.6 Demand Print Displaying
- 3.7 Serial Commands
- 3.7.1 Command Format (7-Segment):
- 3.7.2 Display Message Command Format (Matrix Display):
- 3.7.3 Set or Get the Digital I/O
- 4.0 Options
- 5.0 Appendix

Introduction 1
About This Manual
This manual is intended for use by service technicians
responsible for installing and servicing the
LaserLight
®
LED remote display.
Installation procedures are presented in the order
like
ly to be followed by the installer: pre-installation
setup, configuration, and on-site installation.
Most procedures described in this
manual require work inside the remote
display e
nclosure. These procedures
are to be performed by qualified
service personnel only.
Authorized distributors and their employees
can view or download this manual from the
Rice Lake W
eighing Systems distributor
site at
www.ricelake.com.
1.0 Introduction
The LaserLight remote display features a super-bright LED display and non-glare filtered lens for use in a wide
variety of applications. The
LaserLight M-Series and LaserLight 4-SG Series are available with a 7-segment,
six-digit display or an 8- or 12-character matrix display. The
LaserLight remote display is designed to work with
most digital weight indicators, host computers, and peripherals using 20 mA current loop, RS-232, or RS-485
communications.
The unique IntelliBright
™
feature uses a photo sensor to read ambient light and automatically adjusts the
LaserLight display between day and night settings.
The display has seven internal buttons and three e
xternal buttons to set various parameters. The external buttons
include two for setting the time and date, and one for the learn sequence. The configuration menu is entered via
the setup button and is displayed on the display board panel for easy configuration of the unit.
This manual provides installation and configuration instructions for
the display.
Standard Features
The LaserLight 7-segment remote display is available in 4" or 6" digit sizes and the matrix display is available in
2.5" character size with 8 or 12 positions. The LaserLight 4-SG remote display comes in a 4" digit size in a 6"
enclosure size. Both styles use an Auto-Learn function which automatically determines the serial settings and
data format used by the attached indicator.
Additional standard features include:
• Hold displayed weight (demand input)
• Adjustable daylight/night intensity
• Mirror function (weight only)
• Auto-sensing 115/230 VAC power supply
• Mode and unit legends
•Echo
• Traffic light option (4" digit size only)
Optional Features
Optional features of the LaserLight remote display include:
•Temperature
• Time and date
• Field-installable metal visor for all models
• Interchangeable mounting bracket adapter plate
Caution