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7.4.2 Ai-1 Indicator hardware Retrofit

  WARNING: Disconnect charging cable before opening the enclosure. 

  WARNING: After enclosure is open, disconnect battery and power cable from CPU board. 

CAUTION: A grounding wrist strap must be worn to protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working 

inside the indicator.

Parts List

Figure 7-9. Ai-1 Indicator RF Retrofit Kit Parts (212111)

Indicator Ai-1 Retrofit Kit Installation

1. Turn off device and disconnect power cable.
2. Position Ai-1 indicator with bottom facing up.
3. Remove four cover mounting bolts, then remove cover.

  NOTE: Be aware, removing the retaining bolts also detaches handles.

Figure 7-10. Indicator Cover Retaining Bolts

Item No.

Description

Qty

1

2.4GHz Radio Frequency (RF) Module

1

2

Antenna

1

3

Phillips screw, 2.9 x 9.5 self-tapping screw

1

Table 7-7.  Ai-1 Indicator RF Retrofit Kit Parts

3

1

2

Retaining Bolts

Summary of Contents for 181881

Page 1: ...Load Ranger 2 4 GHz Radio Frequency Communication Wheel Weigh Pad System Technical Manual PN 214194 Rev A July 22 2022...

Page 2: ...respective companies All information contained within this publication is to the best of our knowledge complete and accurate at the time of publication Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to...

Page 3: ...or obtained by calling 715 234 9171 and asking for the training department Revision History This section tracks and describes the current and previous manual revisions for awareness of major updates a...

Page 4: ...tures 13 3 1 3 Assign ID Numbers Turn on RF Radio and Assign Channel Numbers 13 3 2 Ai 1 Indicator Display 14 3 2 1 Setup Ai 1 and Pair Wheel Pads 16 3 3 Standard Ai 1 Indicator Functions 19 3 3 1 Zer...

Page 5: ...e with Wheel Weigh Pad Display 38 5 1 1 Complete Calibration Procedure 38 5 1 2 Zero Calibration Procedure 39 5 2 Calibrate with Ai 1 Indicator 40 5 2 1 Standard Calibration 40 5 2 2 Zero Calibration...

Page 6: ...RiceLake com Rice Lake continually offers web based video training on a growing selection of product related topics at no cost Visit www ricelake com webinars 7 4 4 Wheel Weigh Pad and Ai 1 Indicator...

Page 7: ...res that if not observed could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data General Safety Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instruct...

Page 8: ...ns from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les li...

Page 9: ...rnal rechargeable battery with 10 hours of battery life Thermal printer Real time clock Permanent data storage microSD card slot 24 bit A D converter up to 2300 conversions per second DB9 RS232 serial...

Page 10: ...minum Ramps Figure 1 5 Aluminum Ramp Dimensions Part No Description Dimensions W x L x H 181881 Aluminum Ramp for Load Ranger MD Models 1 ft 7 66 in x 5 91 in x 1 18 in 500 x 150 x 30 mm 181882 Alumin...

Page 11: ...e under the weighing area must withstand concentrated loads of at least 1 5 times the maximum capacity of the wheel weigh pad Environments where the temperature is between 14 F and 104 F 10 C and 40 C...

Page 12: ...gloves and shoes when installing the wheel weigh pad 3 The display must be facing outwards in order to correctly transmit the wireless weighing data Figure 2 4 Display Orientation WARNING Before posit...

Page 13: ...sing an axle weighing system The type and maintenance state of the vehicle being weighed can effect the weighing performance Always keep the same direction of travel once the system has been optimized...

Page 14: ...wheeled vehicles or trailers with a support pin Figure 2 9 Three Platform Application Four Platforms Applications include weighing two axle vehicles trailers containers or other items with four suppo...

Page 15: ...en weighing both directions a sixth platform can be used Figure 2 11 Five Platform Application Six Platforms Applications include weighing three axle vehicles or structures with six support points Fig...

Page 16: ...onnector No parameters need to be changed to switch from a RF to an RS485 connection 1 Assign channel numbers and ID numbers to the wheel weigh pads Section 3 1 3 on page 13 2 Pair the Ai 1 indicator...

Page 17: ...wering the load and accidental crashes into or onto the wheel weigh pads Weighing Procedure 1 Lower the load to an approximate height of 4 in 10 cm from the ground Figure 2 15 Lower Load 2 Position th...

Page 18: ...wheel weigh pad Press to display the RF status of the wheel weigh pad Press and hold to turn a x10 multiplier on and off Press to display a diagnosis of the current mode and to test each key by press...

Page 19: ...nter the Serial menu iD displays 5 Press to enter the ID settings 6 Press or to increase or decrease the selected digit and press to move between the digits to enter the pad ID number NOTE The first P...

Page 20: ...cale 10 Vehicle cell Press within cell to select a vehicle 11 Axles cell Displays total weight of each axle 12 Tare weight cell Press within cell to manually enter a tare weight tare weight unit annun...

Page 21: ...Press within cell to select a vehicle Item No Description 1 Vehicles database entry key 2 Weighs List key Press to print the current M weigh data 3 Menu key Press to access the operations menu 4 Auto...

Page 22: ...nnel number NOTE The default channel number is 27 The wheel weigh pad channel number must match the indicator channel number it will pair with The Ai 1 indicator supports channels 00 38 If using multi...

Page 23: ...ting pop up displays 22 Enter the gravity value for the area the wheel weigh pads will be used Figure 3 9 Set Gravity Value 23 Press to close pop up and continue 24 Get WWS configuration pop up displa...

Page 24: ...g 32 The indicator reboots to Weigh mode Initial Setup Parameters The following parameter windows may display during initial setup before the indicator reboots to Weigh mode The Backup of the Configur...

Page 25: ...s weight on the wheel weigh pad The weight value and the annunciator display Manual Tare 1 Touch the tare weight cell on the indicator display 2 Type in the tare weight value and confirm by pressing T...

Page 26: ...ates if setup correctly Section 4 3 on page 36 Figure 3 14 Wheel Weighing System Wheel Weighing Procedure 1 Assign ID numbers to the wheel weigh pads Section 3 1 3 on page 13 and pair Ai 1 indicator w...

Page 27: ...the wheel weigh pads Section 3 2 1 on page 16 2 Position the wheel weigh pads Section 2 2 on page 5 3 Select the vehicle to be linked to the weight if necessary Section 3 7 4 on page 24 4 Perform a fu...

Page 28: ...en charging and turns to a steady green when fully charged NOTE The power connection port uses a 4 pin connector and the data communication port uses a 5 pin connector Battery charging takes approxima...

Page 29: ...ch the indicator display to the secondary weigh screen 2 Press to view the vehicle database 3 Press the cell next to the vehicle database number Example Press Or press at the bottom of the display to...

Page 30: ...arch for the database entry to be deleted Section 3 7 7 on page 25 4 Press to delete the database entry 5 Press to confirm or press to cancel NOTE If confirmed Empty displays to the right of the vehic...

Page 31: ...he vehicle database for modifying entries 2 Press in the vehicle database selection modify screen 3 Use the displayed keyboard to searched for a vehicle entry Search results auto filter as characters...

Page 32: ...ved instrument the net weight must be greater or equal to 20 divisions With the non approved instrument the net weight must be greater than zero 1 2 PARTIAL TOTAL TOTAL in the main screen toolbar MENU...

Page 33: ...WI RL4321 25 06 18 09 37 WHEEL1 1200lb WHEEL2 1250lb AXLE 1 2450lb WHEEL3 1270lb WHEEL4 1280lb AXLE 2 2550lb GROSS 5000lb TARE 0lb NET 5000lb GRAVITY CENTRE x 0 00ft x 0 00ft Printout Heading Section...

Page 34: ...t 12 GROSS 5000lb TARE 4150lb NET 850lb GENERAL TOTAL WEIGHS 2 GROSS 8500lb TARE 5500lb NET 3000lb GRAND TOTAL WEIGHS 4 GROSS 18500lb TARE 11000lb NET 7500lb Rice Lake Weighing Systems 800 472 6703 VE...

Page 35: ...ged 4 Use the number pad to enter a new value and press 5 Repeat for additional setpoints if needed 6 Press to save changes and return to the secondary weigh screen NOTE Press within the available Out...

Page 36: ...ration of serial ports Pad ID number configuration Enter value RS485 communication port configuration Settings RF radio configuration Settings Settings Settings Weighing filter Must be set to for corr...

Page 37: ...out of the menu displays 8 Press briefly displays then CaL displays See Section 5 1 on page 38 to recalibrate the wheel weigh pad Advanced Calibration parameters Decimal point Settings Division size...

Page 38: ...allowed tare must be cleared prior to entering a new tare When zeroing the scale reduces maximum indication of the same amount Max value 100 Center of Zero CoZ cannot be displayed if showing a negativ...

Page 39: ...nge the units of measure and set the capacity perform the following 1 Navigate to the wheel weigh pad Technical menu Section 4 1 on page 30 CAL displays 2 Press AduanC displays 3 Press CaL Par display...

Page 40: ...r until Point1 displays 8 Press displays 9 Press and until desired weight is set NOTE The Weight parameter value is a conversion value from pounds to the desired units For example 1 lb is 0 45359237 k...

Page 41: ...ss 3 Press 4 Press 4 2 4 Printout Headings 1 Navigate to the Technical Setup menu Section 4 2 on page 34 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press 5 Press Line 0 Line 1 or Line 2 and use displayed keyboard to enter con...

Page 42: ...er to Figure 4 2 for how to specify the coordinates Example vehicle with four wheels that has a width of 13 ft and a length of 15 ft Figure 4 2 Center of Gravity Graph 4 3 1 Center of Gravity Units Fo...

Page 43: ...Press 4 Select the desired metrological parameter OIML NTEP Default CANADA NOTE See Table 4 2 on page 32 for additional metrological information 4 3 3 Overload Range 1 Navigate to the Technical Setup...

Page 44: ...mal setting displays 5 Press to scroll through decimal settings and press to save selection displays 6 Press The current division setting displays 7 Press to scroll through division settings and press...

Page 45: ...o Step 23 21 Repeat Step 19 on page 38 Step 20 for calibration point 2 and 3 if needed 22 Once the calibration procedure is complete for the final calibration point displays 23 Unload the wheel weigh...

Page 46: ...nu 12 Repeat Step 3 on page 40 Step 11 until all wheel weigh pads have been calibrated 13 Press then press to save changes Indicator restarts and returns to the weigh screen NOTE When the Ai 1 indicat...

Page 47: ...scale and proceed with the weighing of individual wheel or the first axle Ensure the weights displayed by the two systems are equal Figure 6 1 Operation Check 6 2 Maintenance and Cleaning Remove any d...

Page 48: ...Ranger Wheel Weigh Pad System 42 Visit our website www RiceLake com 6 3 Accessory Assembly 6 3 1 Display Cover Figure 6 2 Display Cover Assembly 6 3 2 Transport Wheels Figure 6 3 Transport Wheels Asse...

Page 49: ...NOTE The wheels may need to be loosened to insert the threaded pins Use a rubber mallet if needed but ensure the threads are facing outwards The pin is slightly wider on the threaded side Figure 6 4 R...

Page 50: ...SIG SEN SEN SIG EXC EXC EXC SIG SIG EXC EXC SIG SIG EXC CELL2 CELL4 CELL3 CELL1 J2 J2 SENSE 5V GND COM 1 COM 1 J 1 J 1 Legal Internal use B A GND RX CTS TX RS232 RS485 RS232 I O BOARD CLOCK ALIBI MEM...

Page 51: ...ite OUTPUT Green OUTPUT Pink SENSE Black INPUT Grey SENSE Red INPUT Connection Cell 2 Cell 4 Cell n Cell 1 Cell 3 Cell 5 Location On Board Green Red White Black EXC SIG SIG EXC SIG SEN SEN SIG EXC EXC...

Page 52: ...COM 2 POWER IN 4 8 12Vdc CTS RX TX EXC SIG SIG EXC SIG SEN SEN SIG EXC EXC EXC SIG SIG EXC EXC SIG SIG EXC CELL2 CELL4 CELL3 CELL1 J2 SENSE 5V GND COM 1 COM 1 B A GND RX CTS TX RS232 RS485 RS232 01 0...

Page 53: ...N SEN SIG EXC EXC EXC SIG SIG EXC EXC SIG SIG EXC CELL2 CELL4 CELL3 CELL1 J2 SENSE 5V GND COM 1 COM 1 B A GND RX CTS TX RS232 RS485 RS232 01 02 J4 ON 5V GND J 1 CAL RS232 COM 2 SENSOR BOOT J3 CTS RX T...

Page 54: ...k the connection of the load cell Check that the cell signal is stable valid and greater than the previously acquired point Calibration error Increase the calibration weight Calibration error Check th...

Page 55: ...er require a surface that is leveled correctly Type of vehicle vehicles with self leveling suspensions can affect the weighing process disable them if possible Transported load the axle weighing proce...

Page 56: ...Pad Dimensions Diagram Table 7 1 Wheel Weigh Pad RF MD RF WD RF XWD Dimensions Key RF MD RF WD RF XWD A 1 ft 8 in 1 ft 10 in 2 ft B 2 ft 2 ft 8 in 3 ft 3 in C 2 28 in 2 28 in 2 28 in D 1 ft 4 in 1 ft...

Page 57: ...en Male Plug NS 200816 CPU Board to RF Module cable NS 188911 Battery Charger 230 VAC EU plug version NS 185064 110 VAC Version with US Plug NS Load Cell Terminal Strip Item No Part No Description RF...

Page 58: ...2580 Built in Battery 6 V 4 5 Ah 3 214125 RF Radio Module 4 192588 Fixing Bracket for Battery 7 192582 Aluminum Handle NS 193555 CPU Board to RF Module cable 10 192587 Front Panel 12 192581 Galvanized...

Page 59: ...t Load Cells Details Model Part No Load Cell Qty Load Ranger RF MD 212096 183796 4 pcs Load Ranger RF MD 212097 183799 4 pcs Load Ranger RF MD 212098 183799 4 pcs Load Ranger RF MD 212099 183799 6 pcs...

Page 60: ...ction 7 4 1 and Section 7 4 2 on page 57 Updating firmware Section 7 4 3 on page 59 Setting up and Pairing wheel weigh pads and Ai 1 indicators Section 7 4 4 on page 62 7 4 1 Wheel Weigh Pad Retrofit...

Page 61: ...ining hex bolts Figure 7 5 Protection Plate and Electronics Cover Retaining Bolts 4 Loosen cord grips then back feed wire and open electronics cover 5 Remove antenna power cable and Bluetooth module c...

Page 62: ...late 12 Secure ground to CPU board mounting hole with previously removed Phillips screw and O ring 13 Secure ground to hole in antenna support plate with Phillips screw Figure 7 7 Antenna and Ground W...

Page 63: ...he indicator Parts List Figure 7 9 Ai 1 Indicator RF Retrofit Kit Parts 212111 Indicator Ai 1 Retrofit Kit Installation 1 Turn off device and disconnect power cable 2 Position Ai 1 indicator with bott...

Page 64: ...move jam nut and adhesive protector from antenna 8 Insert antenna wire through antenna mounting hole on front of cover then push antenna firmly in mounting hole 9 Secure antenna with jam nut on inside...

Page 65: ...MPORTANT Firmware update supports Windows 10 and 11 computers NOTE Firmware update duration varies plan for approximately five to ten minutes for a wheel weigh pad and 25 to 45 minutes for an Ai 1 Ind...

Page 66: ...If the serial port number is unknown Windows Device Manager can aid in determining the port number For more information Windows Device Manager refer Windows documentation on www microsoft com 7 Enabl...

Page 67: ...s located inside the electronics cover on the CPU board Figure 7 19 Wheel Weigh Pad Serial Port 16 Run wheel weigh pad firmware executable 17 Repeat steps Step 6 through Step 14 18 Reinstall wheel wei...

Page 68: ...heel weigh pad Section 4 1 2 on page 31 2 Calibrate the wheel weigh pad Section 5 0 on page 38 3 Perform setup as needed Section 4 1 on page 30 4 Assign ID and channel numbers to the wheel weigh pad s...

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