Applicable Asset Models
- EK-15KL
- EK-30KL
Package Contents
- Element-D
- Power Supply
- Connection Cable
Note: You may receive multiple types of cables if you are connecting Element-D’s to different types of assets.
Safety Information
Review and abide by the safety information found in the Element-D and AND EK-L Series Balance user manuals. Tidy connection cable to prevent tripping hazards.
Installation Instructions
Receiving the Shipment
1. If this is your first time setting up the Elemental Machines system, you will receive an email for your dashboard account verification. Save this email for when the devices arrive.
2. When devices are shipped, they will be added to your Elemental Insights Dashboard with default names. When you first log in you will see all your devices with a 'disconnected' status.
3. When devices arrive, carefully remove the contents from the packaging. If any of the contents look damaged, please send a picture to help@elementalmachines.com.
4. Confirm the Element-D’s in your package are labeled with the assets to which they are to connect. If the labels do not match the intended assets for connection, please contact help@elementalmachines.com.
Element-D Initial Power-up
5. Plug the Element-D in using the provided power supply.
6. Complete Wi-Fi Connection following instructions in the provided 771-00010 Wi-Fi Connection Guide - Gateway GW2/3, Element-C/D.
a. 771-00010 is included with your Element-D as a printed copy. Digital versions of this are available in the Support section of the Elemental Insights Dashboard.
Attaching Connection Cable to Asset
7. Locate the data port on the balance (RS232 C terminal shown in Figure 1) to which the Element-D will connect.
Figure 1 Data port on asset
8. Plug the RS232 end of the Connection Cable (Figure 2) into the data port on the balance.
Figure 2 Connector cable RS232 end (left) and USB end (right)
Configuring Asset Menus
1. Press and hold the Re-Zero button and press the On/Off while still holding the Re-Zero button.
2. The screen will read func. Press Print and the screen will read PoFF 0.
3. Press Mode multiple times until the screen reads bPS.
4. Use the Re-Zero button until the number next to the bPS is 2.
5. Press Mode again until the screen displays btPr.
6. Use the Re-Zero button until the number next to the btPr is 2.
7. Press Print to store the parameters.
8. Press the On/Off button to return the the weighing display.
Attaching Connection Cable to Element
9. Plug the other end of the Connection Cable into the any of the USB data ports on the Element-D, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Data ports on Element-D
Positioning the Element-D
10. Determine where the Element-D should be placed to allow for power access and a tidy connection cable.
11. Securely position the Element-D in the chosen location. The Element-D has magnets which make it easily mountable to magnetic surfaces.
a. Note: If applicable, an adhesive metal mounting plate available from EM may be used.
Finalization
12. To send a weight measurement to the Elemental Insights Dashboard, press PRINT.
13. Confirm that the value appears on the dashboard. (The dashboard may only display two digits after the decimal point. However, transfer to any third party platforms will include the full value.).
14. If the dashboard does not display any value, check cable connection and menu settings. Contact help@elementalmachines.com if problem persists.
15. Contact any third-party vendor for next steps regarding communication to the external platform (if applicable).