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PNEG-1323
Integra Feed-Link
4. Load Cell Installation
Installing Load Cell Spacer
1. The unique patented (Patent #6636820)
field calibration system utilized by Feed-Link
makes it possible to monitor the weight of
feed without requiring a load cell under every
leg of the bin. This feature allows for the
most economical installation possible. For
monitoring feed consumption, placing a load
cell under every leg will provide maximum
accuracy. If a bin leg does not have a load
cell installed, a load cell spacer will
be needed.
2. To Install a load cell spacer to a bin leg,
follow the same steps as if you were
installing a load cell except substitute the
spacer for the load cell.
3. The same spacer is used for both the
5000 lbs. and 10000 lbs. bins, the
positioning of the spacer will determine if it is
a 5000 lbs. or 10000 lbs. spacer. The
5000 lbs. position will place the spacer
approximately 1/8" below the top of the cell
base.
The 10000 lbs.
position will place the spacer approximately
1/8" above the top of the cell base.
4. DO NOT position the spacer as in
The top load cell bracket is too far from the
cell base and too close to the center of the
spacer, which puts the bin leg out
of alignment.
Figure 4K
Figure 4L Load Cell Spacer Position for 5000 lbs.
Figure 4M Load Cell Spacer Position for 10000 lbs.
Figure 4N Incorrect position of the load cell spacer.
Note how the load cell top bracket is too far from the
load cell base.
Minimum cost
Maximum accuracy
Load cells
10000 lbs. Pin placement
5000 lbs. Pin placement
Hole for top bracket
Hole for top bracket
Load cell
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