Description
Key Highlights & Features
- ABS - Full Housing or Panel Mount
- AC or DC power option
- Lua Scripting Included in pricing and provided by Rinstrum
- R400 Series Functionality
- RS232/RS485/Ethernet Comms options
- Stainless Steel - Full Housing or Panel Mount
- Standard I/O, Analog
Product Description
The R4 Series indicators offer programmability through our Lua module in addition to the standard application firmware– this combination of programmability and standard application firmware means an R4 Series can be configured to suit a large number of single scale, static weighing applications.
The R457 is an indicator in a full stainless steel housing with waterproof USB host, Ethernet connections and cable glands for load cell and accessory connections. The USB host on the front of the indicator can support a variety of USB devices including point of sale printer, keyboard or USB stick.
The Ethernet functionality includes an embedded web server to allow the operator remotely to monitor the instrument with any device with a web browser. For example, you can view the current weight and status from your phone. The R457 carries Rinstrum’s Lua based scripting engine which allows for a variety of Lua applications to be used. The modular design allows for the installation to be commissioned with only the components required, saving on time and money.
What is possible with R400 using a Lua module?
An R400 indicator enhanced with the Lua module can handle an extensive range of applications. It allows:
- Direct control of the R400 LCD display
- Custom key handling and local timers
- Direct reading and control of hardware (I/O, serial ports and analog)
- Ethernet TCP and UDP messaging and SQL database connection
- SSH with SCP and SFTP
- Combines CLI & file transfer
- Local File system using the M4223-USERHW2 on-board flash memory or connect to USB memory sticks.
- USB support of: hubs, printers, keyboards, barcode scanners and serial ports (including Bluetooth)
- Password recovery
- Improved power failure handling to eliminate loss of data and file corruption
Rinstrum indicators are built on foundation firmware with 1000's of hours R&D investment. The Lua module’s custom scripts leverage this solid baseline firmware as a starting point. For example, the technician doesn't need to implement set-points with hysteresis; those features are already there. How set-points are used can be tailored to the application. Less time scripting using time-proven functionality, reduces risk while ensuring greater confidence in the delivered system.
The current Lua libraries support external software integration through the likes of:
- FTP upload/download
- SQL client (MSSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
- Email attachment
- Web server upload
- REST API (will require a Test account to confirm)
- MQTT client (with external broker)
Application Examples: Custom Software – Rinstrum
Smart Weighing
Lua Module Specification
- Ethernet and USB Port supporting speeds up to 1000Mb/s and 480 Mb/s respectively
- Embedded Linux Operating system
- Web Interface
- Lua 5.1.5
- LUA Multiplexer (for multiple connections to a single R400 device)
- 1250MHz 4‑core, 64‑bit CPU
- 512 MB SDRAM, 4000 MB Flash
- Requires Lua enabled firmware in the R400 indicator
...now that's smart weighing!
Product Downloads
The following files are available for download for the R400 Series LUA Application Solutions. Ensure you select the correct documentation for your unit's software version. Check back regularly for software and other updates.
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