4 Operation
4.1 Electrical Connections
WMF weigh modules have an EtherNet/IP or PROFINET IO RT interface for the communication with the
control systems.
Interface descriptions
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET IO RT
Power supply of the weigh module
The weigh module can be energized with the Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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Mode A (end span)
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Class 1 PD (below 3.84 Watt)
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According to IEEE Std. 802.3af
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4.2 Module Status LED
The status of the weigh module is displayed with the bicolor LED on the very top (see pos. 12 in
[Overview } Page 6].
Status
Green
Red, blinking
Red, solid
4.3 Environmental Conditions
WMF weigh modules can be operated within the following environmental conditions:
Temperature Range
Relative air humidity
Height above mean sea level
Warm-up time
4.4 Ingress Protection
IP rating of the WMF weigh modules:
IP44 in weighing configuration
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IP65 if the wash-down function is activated
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Operation
Adapter
Device, RT_CLASS_1, Conformance Class CC-B
Meaning
Normal operation
Warning, see Installation Manual for further instructions
Error, see Installation Manual for further instructions
Operating / Compensated +10 ... +30 °C
Allowable ambient
NOTICE
Multi-line arrangement
Multi-line arrangement can only be implemented with the cooling function activated. For
more details refer to the Installation Manual.
+5 ... +40 °C
Max. 80 % at 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50 % at
40 °C, non-condensing
Max. 4'000 m (13'330 ft)
At least 45 minutes after power up
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