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8” Typ

8” Typ

Hardy Floor Scales

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 FIG. 22 PIT FRAME DIMENSIONS

Table 5: Pit Frame Stainless Steel/Model Numbers and Dimensions

Model Number

Platform Size 

Feet

Platform Size CM

Material

HIFSPF-3030-SS

30in x 30in 

76cm x76cm

Stainless Steel

HIFSPF-3636-SS

36n x 36in 

91cm x 91cm

Stainless Steel

HIFSPF-4848-SS

48in x 48in

122cm x 122cm

Stainless Steel

HIFSPF-4860-SS

48in x 60in

122cm x 152cm

Stainless Steel

HIFSPF-4872-SS

48in x 72in

122cm x 183cm

Stainless Steel

HIFSPF6060-SS

60in x 60in

152cm x 152cm

Stainless Steel

HIFSPF6084-SS

60in x 84in

152cm x 213cm

Stainless Steel

HIFSPF7284-SS

72in x 84in

183cm x 244cm

Stainless Steel

Summary of Contents for HIFS-3030-01-PS-S

Page 1: ...arroll Park Drive San Diego CA 92121 Phone 858 278 2900 FAX 858 278 6700 Email hardyinfo hardysolutions com Web Site https www hardysolutions com Hardy Process Solutions Doc Number 0596 0335 01 Rev D Copyright 2014 2020 Hardy Process Solutions All Rights Reserved Printed in the U S A ...

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Page 5: ... 2 Maximum Overload 2 End Loading 2 HI 6011 Summing Box Power Rating 2 Certifications 2 Temperature Range 3 Temperature Effect 3 Cable Length 3 Materials of Construction 3 Steel 3 Paint 3 Foot Elastomer 3 Grade Level 3 Accessories 3 Anchor Bolt Holds 3 NEMA Rating 3 Test Criteria 4 UNPACKING 4 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS 5 SITE PREPARATION 6 Precautions 7 FLOOR SCALE INSTALLATION 8 CALIBRATION 11 ...

Page 6: ...OVING SUMMING BOX COVER 17 Installing the Leveling Feet 19 INSTALLING A LOAD SENSOR 21 OPTIONAL PIT FRAMES 25 About Pit Frames 25 OPTIONAL PORTABILITY KIT 30 OPTIONAL ACCESS RAMPS 30 Access Ramp Installation 30 OPTIONAL FOOT RETAINER 33 Foot Retainer Plates Installation 33 OPTIONAL BUMPER GUARDS 34 Installing Bumper Guards 34 OPTIONAL INDICATOR COLUMN 36 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 Problem 36 Cause 1 36 Ca...

Page 7: ...Table of Contents iii Remedy 2 37 Problem 37 Cause 1 37 Remedy 1 37 Cause 2 37 Remedy 2 37 Cause 3 38 Remedy 3 38 Cause 4 38 Remedy 4 38 INSTRUMENTATION INTERFACE CABLE COLOR CODES 38 ...

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Page 9: ... SUMMING BOX COVER 17 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX LID 18 A HARDY HI 6011 SUMMING BOX WITH THE LID REMOVED WITHOUT LOAD CELL CABLING 18 INSERTING THE LEVELING FOOT INTO THE LOAD SENSOR 19 INSIDE VIEW 20 OUTSIDE VIEW 20 ALL FOUR FEET INSTALLED 21 SUMMING CARD 21 CABLE GLAND 23 REMOVING LOAD SENSOR BOLTS AND FEET 24 FOUNDATION FOR THE PIT FRAME 26 PIT FRAME DIMENSIONS 27 DRAIN INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS 28...

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Page 11: ...ngs levels or moving parts that can be damaged or wear out The active elements of the floor scales are four precision Hardy load sensors mounted in all four corners of the scale platform with an integrated HI 6011 junction box The unique Blind Hole Load Introduction tech nology allows the foot to move to compensate for uneven floors This ensures that the load forces are always applied to the load ...

Page 12: ...of the Rated Scale Capacity HI 6011 Summing Box Power Rating 5 VDC Class 2 source max 50 mA For Class I and II Division 1 Hazardous Classified Locations and Class 1 Zone 0 and 2 Groups IIC Zone 20 and 22 Groups IIIC power must be supplied to the summing box through approved intrinsically safe barriers per control drawing 0594 0010 Avail able for download on the Hardy Floor Scales webpage under Doc...

Page 13: ...s Steel Type 304 plate steel slip resis tance tread or smooth surface Paint Two part UV resistant Polyurethane 2 to 4 mil top coat Carbon Steel only Note Stainless Steel scales are not painted Foot Elastomer Natural Rubber Standard Grade Level In operation the scale must be firmly and adequately supported at all four corners to accommodate the maximum load in your application The scale must be ins...

Page 14: ...SCALE MANUALLY FAILURE TO USE THE PROPER LIFTING TOOLS OR LIFTING METHODS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Step 2 Screw 2 closed eye bolts into the threaded holes on the top plate of the scale See Fig 1 Mild Steel 1 2 13 x 1 5 Hardy Model Number HIFSEB PS Step 3 Attach a chain cable or nylon strap to the eyebolts Step 4 Use a forklift or crane with rated lifting capacity that is equal ...

Page 15: ... made from a single piece of 1 4 diamond tread Conforms to ASTM A793 85 floor plate skid resistant or smooth stainless steel plate with a bead blast fin ish 2 Summing Junction Card Assembly Accessed by unfastening the 2 screws on the deck plate on the center side of the platform See Fig 2 The summing junction card routes the excitation volt age to each of the four load sensors and sums the weight ...

Page 16: ...ystem diagnostics utility continuously monitors the weighing system for possible malfunctions This capability also allows the operator to rapidly troubleshoot a weighing system from the control ler or indicator 5 Leveling Feet Each Hardy series scale comes with four 4 304 stainless steel adjustable level ing feet The leveling feet are adjustable to a maximum of 7mm 275 The leveling feet are attach...

Page 17: ...e platform scale Do not set items on the platform scale that weigh more than the capacity of the scale Do not store or operate the scale in environ ments out of the specified temperature range Do not store other equipment on the scale even temporarily when it is not used or in storage Do not allow debris to accumulate on around or under the scale Do not set the scale in water or allow water to acc...

Page 18: ...MENT ON AND OFF THE SCALE FLOOR SCALE INSTALLATION Step 1 Place the platform scale on the operating location Make sure that the platform height is within 3 to 3 275 as measured from the top of the cover plate to the top of the floor surface See Fig 4 NOTE With the scale in place the clearance around the edge of the platform and pit coping should be 1 4 to 3 8 3 275 83 1mm FIG 4 MAXIMUM HEIGHT ...

Page 19: ...m mounting sur face is level to 1 8 Step 3 Use a level Spirit level Bullseye level or similiar to check if the platform is level side to side corner to corner and diago nally See Figs 9 10 11 12 FIG 5 SPIRIT LEVEL FIG 6 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE ...

Page 20: ...ER FIG 8 CHECKING PLATFORM LEVEL DIAG ONALLY Step 4 Adjust each of the leveling feet in the direction either up or down indicated by the level readings See Fig 9 To increase the height rotate the foot counter clockwise To decrease the height rotate the foot clock wise ...

Page 21: ...top of the platform to the floor surface at each cor ner All the measurements should be within 3º of each other and the platform should be level Step 7 If the installation requires bolt down plates to keep the floor scale in place go to the Optional Bolt Down Plates Section for instructions CALIBRATION Pre Calibration Procedures Step 1 Open the Junction box cover See Fig 11 for Instructions Step 2...

Page 22: ...ically calibrates a scale sys tem without the need for test weights This feature is built into all Hardy weight or rate controllers and in the Hardy weight modules for Rockwell PLCs Step 1 Refer to the Hardy weight or rate control ler or the Rockwell PLC module manual for complete calibration instructions Test Weight Calibration Hard Cal Requirements Test weight calibration requires the use of cer...

Page 23: ... 1 Get a test weight that is equal to 10 of the full scale capacity Step 2 Place the test weight at Position 1 on the platform See Fig 10 Position 3 Position 4 Position 2 Position 1 Summing Box FIG 10 SCALE VERIFICATION POSITION 3 Step 3 Write down the weight for position 1 Step 4 Place the weight at position 2 Step 5 Write down the weight for position 2 Step 6 Place the weight at position 3 Step ...

Page 24: ...636 01 PS T HIFS 3636 01 PS S 1000 454 3 x 3 91 x 91 250 113 HIFS 3636 02 PS T HIFS 3636 02 PS S 2500 1134 3 x 3 91 x 91 250 113 HIFS 4848 02 PS T HIFS 4848 02 PS S 2500 1134 4 x 4 122 x 122 405 184 HIFS 4848 05 PS T HIFS 4848 05 PS S 5000 2268 4 x 4 122 x 122 405 184 HIFS 4848 10 PS T HIFS 4848 10 PS S 10000 4536 4 x 4 122 x 122 405 184 HIFS 4860 05 PS T HIFS 4860 05 PS S 5000 2268 4 x 5 122 x 15...

Page 25: ...e Stainless Steel Deck Smooth Stainless Steel Deck CAPACITY Overall Size Ship Wght MODEL MODEL LBS KGS Feet CM LBS KGS HIFS 3030 01 SS T HIFS 3030 01 SS S 1000 454 30 x 30 76 x 76 200 91 HIFS 3030 02 SS T HIFS 3030 02 SS S 2500 1000 30 x 30 76 x 76 200 91 HIFS 3030 05 SS T HIFS 3030 05 SS S 5000 2500 30 x 30 76 x 76 200 91 HIFS 3636 01 SS T HIFS 3636 01 SS S 1000 454 3 x 3 91 x 91 250 113 HIFS 363...

Page 26: ... 10000 4536 4 x 6 122 x 183 600 272 HIFS 6060 05 SS T HIFS 6060 05 SS S 5000 2268 5 x 5 152 x 152 650 295 HIFS 6060 10 SS T HIFS 6060 10 SS S 10000 4536 5 x 5 152 x 152 650 295 HIFS 6084 05 SS T HIFS 6084 05 SS S 5000 2268 5 x 7 152 x 213 900 408 HIFS 6084 10 SS T HIFS 6084 10 SS S 10000 4536 5 x 7 152 x 213 900 408 Tread Plate Stainless Steel Deck Smooth Stainless Steel Deck CAPACITY Overall Size...

Page 27: ...ver to the floor scale frame See Fig 11 FIG 11 REMOVING THE SUMMING BOX COVER Step 2 Gently pull the frame cover out of the enclosure You now have access to the summing junction box and C2 Certified Cable as shipped Step 3 Remove the 8 hex head screws that fasten the cover to the summing box chassis using a 5 5mm hex wrench or a 5 5mm hex socket See Fig 12 ...

Page 28: ... junction box chassis so that you can see all the wiring from the load sensors and to the instrument indicator See Fig 13 NOTE The HI 6011 Summing box is pre wired and sealed You should only remove the cover if you need access to the load cell cabling and only then if you are replacing a load cell FIG 13 A HARDY HI 6011 SUMMING BOX WITH THE LID REMOVED WITHOUT LOAD CELL CABLING ...

Page 29: ...t is aligned with the bottom through hole on the load sensor See Fig 14 FIG 14 INSERTING THE LEVELING FOOT INTO THE LOAD SENSOR NOTE You may need to push with a little force due to some interference caused by the O ring that is attached to the foot DO NOT USE A HAMMER OR TRY TO DRIVE THE FOOT INTO THE HOUSING Step 3 With the through holes aligned insert the lock bolt going from the center of the s...

Page 30: ...r Scales 20 the load sensors when installing the lock bolt Step 4 Screw the nut onto the lock bolt until it is tight The feet should look like the follow ing See Figs 15 16 FIG 15 INSIDE VIEW FIG 16 OUTSIDE VIEW ...

Page 31: ...LING A LOAD SENSOR Step 1 Shut all power off to the floor scale Step 2 To gain access to the Summing Card fol low the instructions above Steps 3 4 on pages 17 and 18 You do not have to remove the summing card or the bottom of the Junction box to install a new load sen sor See Fig 18 FIG 18 SUMMING CARD ...

Page 32: ... of C2 cable from the weighing instrument to the junction box Note the color codes for C2 load points left to right facing the rear panel Match the load sensor s color coding to ease trouble shooting Load cell connector Rear panel 9 pin C2 cable TB9 7 pin to Junction Box Load cell color codes 3 pin connector Shield Ground Wire C2 Violet C2 Grey EXC Black SEN Brown SIG White SIG Green SEN BLUE EXC ...

Page 33: ... remove the load sensor or turn the scale completely over and let the top plate rest on blocks for easier access to the feet Step 7 Block the floor scale adequately so that the platform will not drop on any machinery or personnel Step 8 Remove the lock bolt on the load sensor foot you are removing Store in a safe place so that you don t forget to install it Step 9 Pull the load sensor leveling foo...

Page 34: ...OR REUSE THE OLD CABLE ON THE NEW LOAD SENSOR Step 13 Screw in the two 2 load sensor bolts that fasten the load sensor to the mount Tighten the bolts finger tight Step 14 Use a Torque Wrench and tighten the bolts to the torque rating in Table 4 It is a good idea to switch back and forth between each bolt until the torque value has been reached Table 4 Torque Specifications for Load Sensor Bolts BO...

Page 35: ...he Summing Box Chassis by replacing the top cover and installing and tightening the 8 hex head screws using the 5 5mm hex wrench or a 5 5mm hex socket Tighten to 10 in lbs OPTIONAL PIT FRAMES About Pit Frames The pit frame optional accessory is a one piece welded unit with no additional welding required This accessory is designed for in floor or flush applica tions In general a hole is cut in the ...

Page 36: ...nter face cable is recommended The pit frame is arranged with a 1 1 8 diameter hole for a cable exit Locate the conduit to match the hole location Step 1 Place the pit frame in the approximate position it will occupy on the floor See Fig 21 11 279 4mm 3 4375 87 3mm FIG 21 FOUNDATION FOR THE PIT FRAME Step 2 Mark out the position of the hole to be made The hole MUST be a minimum of 12 larger than t...

Page 37: ... x76cm Stainless Steel HIFSPF 3636 SS 36n x 36in 91cm x 91cm Stainless Steel HIFSPF 4848 SS 48in x 48in 122cm x 122cm Stainless Steel HIFSPF 4860 SS 48in x 60in 122cm x 152cm Stainless Steel HIFSPF 4872 SS 48in x 72in 122cm x 183cm Stainless Steel HIFSPF6060 SS 60in x 60in 152cm x 152cm Stainless Steel HIFSPF6084 SS 60in x 84in 152cm x 213cm Stainless Steel HIFSPF7284 SS 72in x 84in 183cm x 244cm ...

Page 38: ...n 122cm x 183cm Painted Caron Steel HIFSPF 6060 PS 60in x 60in 152cm x 152cm Painted Caron Steel HIFSPF 6084 PS 60in x 84in 152cm x 213cm Painted Caron Steel HIFSPF 7284 PS 72in x 84in 183cm x 244cm Painted Caron Steel Hardy Floor Scales 28 Step 3 Should pit drainage be required slope the pit floor to an installed drain while main taining a level area at each corner See Fig 23 11 279 4mm Drain 4 1...

Page 39: ...r to corner side to side and diagonally and at the correct height by twisting or untwisting the wires See Fig 7 Step 9 Concrete specifications At least 6 thickness of concrete is required for pit floor in Non Hostile applications At least an 11 concrete floor with a mini mum of 3 bottom slope is required if drain age is required for hostile applications A 4 drain is highly recommended Make sure th...

Page 40: ...RAMPS Optional access ramps are available in carbon steel or stainless steel The carbon steel ramps are constructed of A36 carbon steel floor plate with a skid resistant tread The Stainless Steel ramps are constructed of 304 Stainless Steel diamond tread floor plate All ramps are thirty inches 30 76 2 centimeters long in the direction of travel and provide a 5º degree incline Access Ramp Installat...

Page 41: ...5 RAMP WITH RETAINER PLATES Step 3 Dri l l t h e t wo 2 outer holes using a hammer drill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds above for hole dimensions Step 4 Insert the anchor bolts with the nut and washer already ON See Fig 26 ...

Page 42: ...ill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds above for hole dimensions Step 8 Insert the anchor bolts with the nut and washer already ON Step 9 Tap the anchor bolts into the hole then tighten the nuts securely Step 10 Note the following If two ramps are installed NO other foot retainer plates are needed If one ramp is installed then a set of two foot retainer plates are needed Only two ramps total may...

Page 43: ...f the scales feet See Fig 27 FIG 27 FOOT RETAINER PLATES INSTALLATION NOTE The platform has been removed for clarity purposes Foot Retainer Plates Installation Step 1 Place the Floor Scale in position Step 2 Place the foot retainer plate under the foot plate edge should extend out from under the scale Step 3 Drill two 2 holes using a hammer drill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds ...

Page 44: ...stalled and foot retainer plates are needed then a set of four 4 foot retainer plates are required OPTIONAL BUMPER GUARDS Bumper guards are designed to help protect the plat form from direct hits from forklift traffic The guards are slightly higher than the scale and will help deflect the forks Installing Bumper Guards Step 1 Place the bumper guard so it will protect the platform from non scale tr...

Page 45: ... GUARD GAP REQUIRE MENT FIG 29 BUMPER GUARD INSTALLATION Step 2 Drill the holes using a hammer drill See Specifications Anchor Bolt Holds above for hole dimensions Step 3 Insert the anchor bolts with the nut and washer already installed ...

Page 46: ...o be sure that they have no cracks cuts or crimps Check for broken cables 2 Check for loose fitting connections 3 Look for the presence of moisture at all connec tions and under or near the summing junction box cover 4 Look for structural changes in the platform scale and supporting structures 5 Periodically check to see if the platform is level Problem Scale does not respond when a weight is plac...

Page 47: ... 2 Re calibrate either the weight instrument or the floor scale or both Check for corrosion on the electrical connec tions Problem The scale reading drifts or is erratic Cause 1 Corrosion or moisture in the electrical connections Remedy 1 Check to see that the summing junction box is tightly fastened Check to see that the gaskets and seals are not cracked or damaged Remove the wires and clean any ...

Page 48: ... Cause 4 High static electricity present Remedy 4 Install a ground strap from the floor scale platform cover to earth ground WARNING DO NOT CONNECT THE GROUND STRAP NEAR OR ON THE LOAD SENSORS THEY ARE GROUNDED THROUGH THE SUMMING JUNCTION BOX TO DO SO WILL DAMAGE THE LOAD SENSORS INSTRUMENTATION INTERFACE CABLE COLOR CODES EXCITATION RED SENSE BLUE SIGNAL GREEN SIGNAL WHITE SENSE BROWN EXCITATION...

Page 49: ...Block the floor scale 1 23 Bolt Down Plates Installation 1 33 Bundle 1 25 C C2 Certified Summing Card Interface Cable 1 12 C2 Certified cable 1 11 C2 Second Generation Calibration 1 12 C2 Second Generation Calibration system 1 1 Cable Length 1 3 CALIBRATION 1 11 chain 1 23 closed eye bolts 1 23 Color code wires 1 22 commercial accuracy 1 1 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS 1 5 conduit 1 26 cord grip nut 1 23...

Page 50: ...e Level 1 3 H hammer drill 1 31 Hardy Floor Scales 1 1 Hardy Instruments Service Center 1 7 Hardy weight or rate controller manuals 1 12 hostile applications 1 29 I increase the height 1 10 inner holes 1 32 INSTALLING A LOAD SENSOR 1 21 Installing the Leveling Feet 1 19 instrument indicator 1 18 INSTRUMENTATION INTERFACE CABLE COLOR CODES 1 38 INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN Option 1 6 L level readings 1 10...

Page 51: ...er 1 3 NEMA 4X 1 3 NEMA Rating 1 3 Non Hostile applications 1 29 non level floor 1 1 non scale traffic 1 34 nylon strap 1 4 nylon strapping 1 23 O Optional Bolt Down Plates 1 11 OPTIONAL BOLT DOWN PLATES 1 33 OPTIONAL BUMPER GUARDS 1 34 OPTIONAL PIT FRAMES 1 25 P Paint 1 3 phillips screwdriver 1 17 pit coping 1 28 pit drainage 1 28 pit floor 1 28 pit mounting surface 1 1 Platform Height 1 1 Platfo...

Page 52: ...e platform 1 25 SCALE VERIFICATION 1 13 SITE PREPARATION 1 6 Skid Resistant 1 30 slotted head screw driver 1 22 socket wrench 1 23 soft wire 1 29 soil bearing pressure 1 26 spirit level 1 9 Stainless Steel ramps 1 30 Steel 1 3 Steel Plate Platform 1 5 summing card 1 21 Summing Junction Card Assembly 1 5 T Temperature Effect 1 3 Temperature Range 1 3 Test Criteria 1 4 Test weight calibration 1 12 T...

Page 53: ...Index Total Error 1 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 36 U UNPACKING 1 4 W welding 1 7 ...

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