Applicable Asset Models
- ICS425
- ICS429
- ICS435
- ICS439
- ICS445
- ICS449
- ICS465
- ICS469
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 Mettler Toledo ICS 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 asset (shown in Figure 1) to which the Element-D will connect.
Figure 1 Data port on asset
8. Plug the round RS232 end (Figure 2) of the RS232 Connection Cable into the data port on the balance shown in Figure 1.
Figure 2 Connector cable balance end (left) and USB end (right)
Configuring Asset Menus
9. Enter the settings menu using the enter key:
10. Press and hold
11. Screen will show Enter Code. If a passcode has been set, use the number keys to input, then press ‘enter’ again. If no code is required, press ‘enter’ again.
12. Once in the Menu, use the arrow keys to navigate:
a. Use the buttons below each arrow key to navigate the menus
b. Up and down arrows are used to scroll through menu options
c. Right arrow is used to enter a menu
d. Left arrow is used to return to a previous menu
13. In the menu screen scroll until you get to the Communication menu and enter the menu:
14. Navigate to the RS232 (COM1) menu and enter the menu.
15. Navigate to the Mode menu use the right arrow key again to enter the menu.
16. Navigate to mode Print. Press enter to set:
17. After setting this parameter, the device will return to the previous menu screen. Use the down arrow to continue to the Parameter menu
Menu navigation will continue like this for the rest of the settings.
18. Navigate to the Baud menu and set to 9600. Press enter.
19. Continue to the Parity menu and set to 8 none. Press enter.
20. Continue to the Handshake menu and set to Off. Press enter.
21. Continue to the Protocol frame menu and set to Data<CR><LF>.Press enter.
22. Continue to the Direction menu and set to Send only. Press enter.
23. Exit the Parameter menu and return to the Communication menu using the left arrow key:
24. Exit the Communication menu using the left arrow key.
25. Exit the Menu interface using the left arrow key.
26. The prompt “Save settings?” will appear. Press enter to confirm
Attaching Connection Cable to Element
27. Plug the other end of the Connection Cable into the data port on the Element-D. This will be the USB port and the cable can be plugged into any of the four USB ports as seen in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Data ports on Element-D
Positioning the Element-D
28. Determine where the Element-D should be placed to allow for power access and a tidy connection cable.
29. 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
30. To send a weight measurement to the Elemental Insights Dashboard, press PRINT.
31. 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.).
32. If the dashboard does not display any value, check cable connection and menu settings. Contact help@elementalmachines.com if problem persists.
33. Contact third-party vendor for next steps regarding communication to the external platform (if applicable).