1280 Enterprise™ Series Programmable Digital Weight Indicator

As of: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Standard Features

  • Customizable color touchscreen with graphical user interface

  • User-defined softkeys, icons and graphics

  • Tactile keypad for scale operations, numeric entry and navigation

  • On-screen keyboard available during entry mode (or external keyboard)

  • Built-in web server for remote access, systems integration and data monitoring

  • Multi-language operation and text entry

  • Supports eight scales within five different kinds:

    • Analog load cell, multi-range/interval weighing

    • Total scale summing

    • Serial input scales

    • iQUBE³ and iQUBE² scales

    • Program scales

  • Six smart card slots for additional scale channels, serial ports, digital inputs and outputs, analog outputs and protocol interfaces

  • iRite™ Programming Software

    • Five built-in applications: Truck in/out, recipe storage, filling/dosing, counting, checkweighing

    • Customizable user programs with event-based functions

    • 150 built-in functions for common processes and data tables

    • Customize and transfer data via email, FTP server and networked printers

    • Display data with line charts or bar graphs

    • iRite reporting of iQUBE alerts

  • Email, USB, Ethernet TCP/IP, Wi-Fi Direct®, two serial ports RS-232 or RS-485

  • Alibi memory captures serial port transmissions

  • Four configurable data-stream formats for PC, printers and remote displays

  • 100 setpoints, 18 configurable setpoint types

  • Eight digital I/O for control and pulse count

  • Three different enclosure types: universal with tilt stand, panel mount and wall mount

1280 Specifications

Power:
AC voltages: 100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
DC voltages: 11 to 30 VDC

Power Consumption:
60W

Excitation Voltage:
10 VDC (±5 VDC)
16 350-ohm or 32 700-ohm load cells per A/D card

Analog Signal Input Range:
-60 mV to 60 mV

Analog Signal Sensitivity:
0.3 μV/graduation minimum at 7.5 Hz to 120 Hz
1.0 μV/graduation recommended

A/D Sample Rate:
7.5 to 960 Hz, software selectable

Resolution:
Internal: 8,000,000 counts
Display: 1,000,000

System Linearity
± 0.01% full scale

Digital I/O:
Eight I/O channels on CPU board
Optional 24-channel I/O expansion boards

Communication Ports:
Port 1 and 2
RS-232: Full duplex
RS-422/485: Half or full duplex
Baud rate: 1200 to 115200
Port 3: USB 2.0 Device (Micro)
USB host: (2) Type A connectors max 500 mA
Ethernet: Wired 10/100 Auto-MDX
Ethernet: Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

Onboard:
Selectable filters: Three stage, Adaptive or Damping
Embedded Linux® OS
8 GB eMMC (system use)
1 GB DDR3 RAM
460 MB onboard database (SQLite) storage
Up to 32 GB micro-SD card (sold separately)

Display:
7 in, 800 × 480 pixel, 500 or 1,000 NIT
12 in, 1280 × 800 pixel, 1,500 NIT

Keys/Buttons:
22-key membrane panel, tactile buttons, on-screen keyboard for text and numeric entry, USB port for flash drive, keyboard and printer

Temperature:
Certified: 14 to 104 °F (-10 to 40 °C)
Operating: -4 to 131 °F (-20 to 55 °C)

Rating/Material:
Universal: IP69K
Wall Mount: IP66
Panel Mount: IP69K, NEMA Type 4X and 12
Stainless steel 304 enclosure

Weight:
Universal enclosure: 11 lb (4.9 kg)
Panel mount enclosure: 8 lb (3.6 kg)
Wall mount enclosure: 23 lb (10.4 kg)
Panel mount 7 in touch-only: 7 lb (3.1 kg)
Panel mount 12 in touch-only: 10 lb (4.5 kg)

Warranty:
Two-year limited

EMC Immunity:
10 V/m

Approvals:
NTEP 15-001/Class III/IIIL 10,000d
Measurement Canada AM-5980C,
Class III/III HD 10,000d
OIML R76/2006-A-NL1-19.23 Class III/IIII 10,000d
OIML R61-1/2017 TC8596
cULus Listed (Universal, Wall Mount)
cULus Recognized (Panel Mount)
CE Marked

Numeric Keypad Model: 1280 Universal Dimensions

Universal (1280-2) Dimensions
A 10.86 in (276 mm) D 4.97 in (126 mm) G 5.25 in (133 mm)
B 9.00 in (229 mm) E 9.00 in (229 mm)    
C 9.24 in (235 mm) F 12.50 in (318 mm)    

 

 

Numeric Keypad Model: 1280 Wall Mount Dimensions

Wall Mount (1280-3) Dimensions
A 14.92 in (379 mm) D 18.84 in (479 mm) G 8.08 in (205 mm)
B 11.00 in (279 mm) E 19.64 in (499 mm)    
C 18.22 in (463 mm) F 14.20 in (361 mm)    

Numeric Keypad Model: 1280 Panel Mount Dimensions

Panel Mount (1280-4) Dimensions
A 9.00 in (229 mm) D 5.34 in (136 mm)
B 9.00 in (229 mm) E 0.32 in (8 mm)
C 0.58 in (15 mm)    

Touch-only Models: 1280 Dimensions

7-inch Touch-only (1280-5) Dimensions
A 9.00 in (229 mm)
B 6.22 in (158 mm)
C 0.58 in (15 mm)
D 5.34 in (136 mm)
E 0.32 in (8 mm)

 

 

 

12-inch Touch-only (1280-6) Dimensions
A 14.00 in (356 mm)
B 10.00 in (254 mm)
C 0.58 in (15 mm)
D 5.34 in (136 mm)
E 0.32 in (8 mm)

OPTO 22 Dimensions

4-Channel Dimensions
A 3.25 in (83 mm) B 3.25 in (83 mm) C 2.32 in (59 mm)

4-Channel (Non-UL) Dimensions
A 1.20 in (30 mm) B 6.11 in (155 mm) C 2.32 in (59 mm)

16-Channel Dimensions
A 3.25 in (83 mm) B 10.0 in (254 mm) C 2.32 in (59 mm)

24-Channel Dimensions
A 7.50 in (83 mm) B 6.25 in (83 mm) C 2.32 in (59 mm)

Parts

Part # Description
Universal Enclosure
171427 1280 Univ Single AC-US Enclosure Universal AC Power Supply U.S. Universal Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Single A/D LPC Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
171441 1280 Univ Single AC-Eur Enclosure Universal AC Power Supply Europe Universal Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Single A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
171662 1280 Univ Dual AC-US Enclosure Universal AC Power Supply U.S. Universal Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Dual A/D LPC Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
172188 1280 Univ Dual AC-Eur Enclosure Universal AC Power Supply Europe Universal Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Dual A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
Panel Mount Enclosure
171663 1280 Panel Single AC Enclosure Panel Mount AC Power Supply No Power Cord Supplied Display Type Standard Slot 1 Single A/D LPC Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
172186 1280 Panel Dual AC Enclosure Panel Mount AC Power Supply No Power Cord Supplied Display Type Standard Slot 1 Dual A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
Wall Mount Enclosure
173673 1280 Wall Single AC-US Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply U.S. Wall Mount Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Single A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
174143 1280 Wall Single AC-Eur Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply Europe Wall Mount Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Single A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
174144 1280 Wall Dual AC-US Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply U.S. Universal Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Dual A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
174145 1280 Wall Dual AC-Eur Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply Europe Wall Mount Power Cord Display Type Standard Slot 1 Dual A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
172184 1280 Wall Single AC-US Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply U.S. Wall Mount Power Cord Display Type High Visibility Slot 1 Single A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
172185 1280 Wall Single AC-Eur Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply Europe Wall Mount Power Cord Display Type High Visibility Slot 1 Single A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
172187 1280 Wall Dual AC-Eur Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply Europe Wall Mount Power Cord Display Type High Visibility Slot 1 Dual A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
206563 1280 Wall Dual AC-US Enclosure Wall Mount AC Power Supply U.S. Wall Mount Power Cord Display Type High Visibility Slot 1 Dual A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
Touch Only Screens
186465 1280 Panel 12 KL Single AC Enclosure Panel Keyless 12" AC Power Supply No Power Cord Supplied Display Type High Visibility Slot 1 Single A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open
186618 1280 Panel 7 KL Single AC Enclosure Panel Keyless 7" AC Power Supply No Power Cord Supplied Display Type High Visibility Slot 1 Single A/D Slot 2 Open Slot 3 Open Slot 4 Open Slot 5 Open Slot 6 Open

Options

Part # Description
A/D Scale Cards
220026 1280 Opt,Single Scale LPC
220027 1280 Opt,Dual Scale LPC 1280 option card
166957 OPTION,1280 INDICATOR NTEP SCALE CARD SEAL
Digital I/O Cards
170008 Cable Opt,1280 Digital I/O To X80 DIO adapter 163776 Includes 60 Pin Flat Ribbon Cable 163777. Length 24 inches.
170009 Cable Opt,1280 Digital I/O To X80 DIO adapter 163776 Includes 60 Pin Round Ribbon Cable 163778. Length 60 inches
170736 Cable Opt,1280 Digital I/O To X80 DIO adapter 163776 Includes 60 Pin Round Ribbon Cable And One PG13.5 Cord Grip (169876). Length 60 inches.
164684 1280 Opt,Digital I/O Option Card
Analog In/Out Cards
164687 1280 Opt,Dual Analog In Analog Input +/-10VDC, +/-100mVDC, 0-20/4-20mA
165366 1280 Opt,Single Analog Output Option Card
164686 1280 Opt,Dual Analog Out Option Card
Dual Serial Channel
164685 1280 Opt,Serial Interface Option Card
Relay Card
164689 1280 Opt,Relay Interface Option Card
Network and Fieldbus Interface Cards
165792 1280 Opt,Ethernet/IP CompactCom Option
208129 Ind Opt,Ethernet/IP Dual Port, Model 1280 Indicator
165793 1280 Opt,DeviceNet CompactCom Option
165794 1280 Opt,ProfiNet CompactCom Option
165796 1280 Opt,Modbus TCP CompactCom Option
165795 1280 Opt,Profibus CompactCom Option
179533 1280 Opt,EtherCAT CompactCom Option
Manuals and Software
167659 LIT,Technical Manual 1280 Enterprise Series (English)
72809 LIT,USB Drive Interchange Database Editor for 920i and 1280 (English)
164939 Memory,32G Micro SDHC 32GB micro SDHC Class 10 Memory Card with SD adaptor
195607 USB Flash Drive-8GB Plug and Play Compatible with Windows XP or above and Mac OSC or Higher - Rice Lake Logo
Extended Display/Touch Cable Length for Touch Only Models
182600 Cable,CPU to Display 1280 Indicator With 500 NIT Display Length Black Band 60.00 Inches
182601 Cable,CPU to Display 1280 Indicator With 500 NIT Display Length Black Band 120.00 Inches
187489 Cable,CPU to Display 1280 Indicator With 1000 NIT Display Length Black Band 120.00 Inches
180027 Cable,CPU to Display 1280 12-Inch Display Length 60.00 Inches
180028 Cable,CPU to Display 1280 12-Inch Display Length 120.00 Inches
180744 Cable,CPU to HMI 1280 Universal Indicator Direct to Keypad 60-Inch Long
180745 Cable,CPU to HMI PCB 1280 Touch Only Displays Length 120-Inches
Displays
163400 Display,7-in LCD 500 nit 800 x 480 Resolution LVDS
163399 Display,7-in LCD 1000 nit 800 x 480 Resolution
182992 1280 Opt,Display 12-Inch Keyless Panel Mount Enclosure
Boards
179992 Board Assy,CPU 1280 Ind 1280 Main CPU Board with Fan Plate
199157 1280, CPU AC power Extruded Aluminum Enclosure (Replacement)
Power Supplies
202512 Power Supply,Replacement +/- 6V 60W, 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz, with ground stud, face plate and hardware.
202514 Power Supply,Replacement +/- 6V 60W, 9-36VDC, with ground stud face plate and hardware.
Overlays
164121 Overlay,Keypad 1280 Indicator, Panel Mount and Wall Mount
164120 Overlay,Touchscreen 1280 Indicator, Panel Mount and Wall Mount
161731 Overlay, Keypad 1280 Indicator, Universal
161730 Overlay, Touchscreen 1280 Indicator, Universal
178498 Overlay, Touchscreen 1280 7-Inch Panel Mount Touch Only
176126 Overlay,Touchscreen 1280 12-Inch Panel Mount, Resistive
178161 Overlay, Clear Protective Window with Adhesive Edge, Package of Five, 7 in. 1280 Display
178163 Overlay, Clear Protective Window with Adhesive Edge, Package of Five Each, 1280 Keypad
USB Cables
79074 Cable Assy, USB 2.0, Male Type A to Male Type B, Black, 6 Feet
124700 Cable,USB A to B sealed 3 meters, with sealed circular Connectors.
126477 Cable,USB A sealed to A Non-sealed, 3meters with A type sealed and A type not sealed connectors
124701 Cable,USB A sealed to B Non-sealed, 3meters with A type sealed and B type not sealed connectors
124702 Cable,USB B Sealed To A Not Sealed, 3 Meters With B Type Sealed A Type Not Sealed
152434 Cable,USB A to micro A Shielded, 2 Meters Long AK67321-2-R
USB Receptacles
176790 Receptacle,USB Panel Mount Sealed Circular USB A Type, 0.75 Meter Length
126476 Receptacle,USB Panelmount Sealed Circular USB A type, w/ 50cm pigtail & A type end. (Approx. 19.68 inches.)
172735 Receptacle,USB Panelmount Sealed Circular USB A type, 0.25 meter pigtail and A type end
Ethernet Cables
72697 Cable,RJ45 to RJ45, 7ft Serial TXD White/Green, Pin-3 RXD Blue, Pin-4 Sig GND White/Brown Pin-7
124706 Cable,Ethernet Sealed 5E 3meters, with double ended sealed circulars connectors, cat 5E Samtec #SCPE-G-03.00-D-NP
124707 Cable,Ethernet Sealed 5E 3meters cat 5E cable, with single end sealed circular connector
Ethernet Receptacles
176789 Receptacle,RJ-45 Panel Mount Sealed Circular RJ-45, 0.75 Meter Length
172734 Receptacle,RJ-45 Panel Mount 0.5 meter length (19.68") Panel holes size: 1.09 in. w/.12 in. keyed slot.
126353 Receptacle,RJ-45 Panel Mount, .25 meter length. (9.84") Panel holes size: 1.09 in. w/.12 in. keyed slot.
Cable and Receptacle Accessories
124694 Cover,Panel Dust Cap For SCRES and SCRUS series receptacles
124689 Dust Cap, USB Flash Drive For use with SRUS series Panelmount Receptacles.
Relays
15972 Relay,Module Field Input 90-140VAC - Isolated 5VDC Logic Yellow OPTO 22 G4IAC5-L
36631 Relay,Module Field Input 180-280VAC/VDC-Isolated 5VDC Logic Yellow OPTO 22 G4IAC5A
15969 Relay,Module Field Input 10-32VDC 12-32VAC-Isolated 5VDC Logic Input White OPTO 22 G4IDC5
15971 Relay,Module Output Fused 12-140VAC @ 3A Output - Isolated 5VDC Logic Black OPTO 22 G4OAC5 Normally Open
22847 Relay,Module Output Fused 24-280VAC @ 3A Output Isolated 5VDC Logic Black OPTO 22 G40AC5A5 Normally Closed
36632 Relay,Module Output Fused 24-280VAC @ 3A-Isolated 5VDC Logic Black OPTO 22 G4OAC5A Normally Open
15970 Relay,Module Dry Contact Fused 100VDC/130VAC 10VA Max- Isolated 5VDC Logic Red OPTO 22 G4ODC5R Normally Open Output Relay
22848 Relay,Module Dry Contact Fused 100VDC/130VAC 10VA Max-Isolated 5VDC Logic Red OPTO 22 G4ODC5R5 Normally Closed
Relay Racks
15973 Board,Relay Mounting 4 Channel G4PB4 With Product Data And Mounting Information Literature
45408 Indicator Option, Relay Rack, 4 Channel Opto used in IQ's (relays not included).
33206 Board,Relay Mounting 16ch Ribbon Cable Connection OPTO 22 Model G4PB16 UL FILE E58169
33205 Board,Relay Mounting 24ch Ribbon Cable Connection OPTO 22 Model G4PB24 UL File E58169
Miscellaneous Parts
170008 Cable Opt,1280 Digital I/O To X80 DIO adapter 163776 Includes 60 Pin Flat Ribbon Cable 163777. Length 24 inches.
170009 Cable Opt,1280 Digital I/O To X80 DIO adapter 163776 Includes 60 Pin Round Ribbon Cable 163778. Length 60 inches
170736 Cable Opt,1280 Digital I/O To X80 DIO adapter 163776 Includes 60 Pin Round Ribbon Cable And One PG13.5 Cord Grip (169876). Length 60 inches.
54215 Fuse,Time Delay 3.15 Amp 250V Slo-Blo 5x20mm 218 Series
46189 Strap,Jumper 10 Position 5mm Spacing
26834 Fuse,1A 250V OPTO-22 G4
21735 Fuse,4A 250V OPTO-22 G4
16478 Arc Supressor,Quencharc 100 OHM @ 600VAC
101923 I/O,Relay Rack Cased 4 Channel OPTO22 Relay Rack, 7 Foot I/O Cable, 6 Cord Grips, Breather Vent. *** RELAYS NOT INCLUDED ***
99032 Adapter plate,4 Channel OPTO Relay Rack in 8 Channel Grayhill Relay Rack Location

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