Ind246 Overview; Standard Features - Mettler Toledo IND246 Guide D'installation

Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter covers
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Overview
• Specifications
• Use in Hazardous Areas
• Safe Disposal Requirement
• Inspection and Contents
Checklist
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Model Identification
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Physical Dimensions
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Main PCB
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Scale Bases
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Options
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Display and Keyboard
solutions for a wide range of applications.

IND246 Overview

Standard Features

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The IND246 industrial scale terminal provides a compact yet flexible
solution to a variety of weighing needs. Available as either AC
powered for stationary applications or battery-powered for portable
applications, this terminal is at home in virtually any industrial
environment. Innovative use of Secure Data (SD) Memory technology
expands the memory available for data storage when required.
Both 2mv/V and 3mv/V load cells are supported without the need for
any configuration change. The IND246 delivers precision
measurement data from grams to tons in a single, cost effective
package.
Standard applications include basic weighing, animal weighing,
check weighing, counting, peak weight measurement and vehicle
weighing. Whether communicating weight data to a PC or providing
a serial output of data to a printer, the IND246 terminal offers
Rugged stainless steel enclosure
Supports one analog load cell platform with up to four (battery version) or
eight (AC version) 350Ω load cells
Large transflective graphic LCD display with backlight for vivid readability in
all light conditions
One electrically isolated serial port (COM1) for asynchronous, bidirectional
communication
Powered by either 85–264 V AC or internal battery pack (selected by model)
Support for the following option boards:
 Choice of one serial/DIO option:
o COM2 Serial Interface
o COM2 and Discrete I/O interface
o USB Serial Interface
o USB and Discrete I/O interface
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