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CHAPTER 3

3.2.5

CONFIGURE THE RS232 PORT

The V600 meter can be used to communicate with various external devices such as on-board printers
and computers. The RS232 communication port can be configured for a Vulcan Printer,

[PRINT]

two different data formats,

[OBC]

and

[WEIGHT]

, used by various on-board computers or an

external scoreboard type display,

[SCRBRD3]

and

[SCRBRD6]

. If the RS232 port is not to be used,

then select

[NONE]

to turn off this communications port.

Procedure to Configure The RS232 Port:

Enter the

CONFIGURE SYSTEM

Menu, (Section 3.2)

Press the

CYCLE

button until

CONF: RS232 PORT

is displayed.

Press the

ENTER

button to select the

CONF: RS232 PORT

option.

Press either the

DOWN ARROW

buttons to select the desired format. There

are four formats to choose from:

[NONE], [PRINT], [WEIGHT], [OBC],

[SCRBRD3], and [SCRBRD6 ].

Example:

Press the

ENTER

button to store the RS232 Format selected and return to the

CONF:

RS232 PORT

Menu option.

Press the

CYCLE

button to advance to the next

CONFIGURE SYSTEM

Menu option.

June 21, 2006

VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022

Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C

STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006

Summary of Contents for V600

Page 1: ... 2 1 Changing Display Intensity 18 2 2 2 Increase Decrease Meter Program Settings 18 2 3 Cycle Button Operation 19 2 3 1 Locking The Meter On A Particular Channel 19 2 3 2 Scroll Through The Meter Program Menu Functions 19 2 4 Enter Button Operation 20 2 4 1 Selects Enters Program Menu Items 20 2 4 2 Stores Newly Adjusted Meter Settings 20 2 4 3 Displays Time and Date 20 2 4 4 Prints A Weight Tick...

Page 2: ...Configure The Date 39 3 2 8 Configure The Time 41 3 2 9 Configure The Scale ID 42 3 2 10 Configure The Lock Tare and Cal Lockout 43 3 2 11 Exiting The Configure System Menu 44 3 3 Entering The Setup Calibrate Menu 44 3 3 1 Setting The Tare Weight 44 3 3 2 Setting The Cal Number 46 3 3 3 Setting The Cal Weight 47 3 3 4 Setting The Post Calibration 49 3 3 5 Setting The Grad Size 51 3 3 6 Setting The...

Page 3: ...For Entering Starting Calibration Numbers 69 4 4 Fine Tuning The Calibration Number For Gross Vehicle Weight Method When Only One Channel Per Truck Or Trailer Is Used 71 4 5 Fine Tuning The Calibration Number For Gross Vehicle Weight And Net Payload Weight Methods When More Than One Channel Is Used Per Truck Or Trailer 74 5 0 MAINTENANCE 79 5 1 Driver s Daily Vehicle Inspection 79 5 2 Preventative...

Page 4: ...anders With Time 100 6 4 4 Meter Reading Does Not Change When Truck Is Being Loaded 102 6 4 5 Meter Stops Powering Up After Displaying All Digits 102 6 4 6 Meter Displays LO LO 103 6 5 Troubleshooting Worksheet 106 6 6 Troubleshooting Assistance And Replacement Parts 108 7 0 APPENDIX 109 7 1 Starting Calibration Numbers 110 7 2 System Specifications 111 7 3 Assistance In Fine Tuning Your Scale Sys...

Page 5: ...HANGE MONTH CHANGE DAY V600 GROSS WT ACTUAL GROSS WT CONFIGURE SYSTEM SEQUENCE CHANNELS SYSTEM TEST TE SCRBRD3 SCRBRD6 SETUP CALIBRA V600 Menu Operation 1 To enter menu mode press the PWR MENU button once 2 To cycle through the menu options press the CYCLE button 3 To select one of the menu options or select a submenu press the ENTER button 4 To change a value such as Tare Weight Cal Number etc wh...

Page 6: ...mber to the desired Tare Weight Most users will set the Tare Weight to zero to monitor net payload Press the ENTER button to save the desired Tare Weight See Section 3 3 1 for more details 5 Set the Grad Size Press the CYCLE button to advance to the SET GRAD SIZE Menu is displayed Press the ENTER button to enter the SET GRAD SIZE Menu Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the desired...

Page 7: ... The number of VSL Vulcoders needed depends on the number of channels required The number and type of load cells needed depends on the truck s configuration such as length type of suspension load capacity etc Only one V600 Meter is required per truck The new Vulcan Single Line VSL technology is a revolutionary way that the V600 Meter communicates with each VSL Vulcoder VSL technology uses a single...

Page 8: ...ong Logger System Truck 1 channel Trailer 1 channel L M C TRUCK TRAILER CONNECTOR LOAD CELL VSL VULCODER V600 METER 4 EACH C V V V Figure 1 C Example VSL Short Logger System Truck 2 channels Trailer not shown 2 channels June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 9: ... V V L LOAD CELL VSL VULCODER V600 METER 6 EACH V Figure 1 D Example VSL Refuse System with 6 Load Cells Truck 2 channels June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 10: ... resistance element When force is applied to these sensors the strain gages stretch or compress causing a change in output signal voltage This signal voltage is measured by the VSL Vulcoder and then used to determine weight Example Vulcan Super Beam Load Cell Figure 1 E Vulcan Super Beam Load Cell Covered by one or more of the following patents US Patent RE 35 301 4 459 863 Canadian Patent 1 245 6...

Page 11: ...TER LOAD CELL POWER 2 WAY COMMUNICATIONS TO OTHER VSL VULCODERS VSL VULCODER AMPLIFIES COMPUTES STORES DATA VSL VULCODER AMPLIFIES COMPUTES STORES DATA LOAD CELL LOAD CELL LOAD CELL Figure 1 F Vulcan Electronics Diagram 1 3 V600 METER Application For vehicle combinations with one to six channels of weight sensing The V600 Meter provides a high visibility display and the ability to easily read diff...

Page 12: ... or logging truck application usually requires only one or two meter channels A or A and B Channel A usually represents the truck or front load cells regardless of the number of load cells connected to the VSL Vulcoder Channel B usually represents the trailer or rear load cells The total weight for both the front and rear load cells is represented on Channel A B METER VSL VULCODER VSL VULCODER LOA...

Page 13: ...f using the separate connector for the best and most reliable connection connect each color wire to two pin connections For example connect the green wire to the top two pins of a 4 pin truck to trailer connector and the white wires to the bottom two pins 6 Connect the first VSL Vulcoder in the system to the 2 wire cable by splicing each color coded wire from the communication cable and the VSL Vu...

Page 14: ...oder as a Rear Vulcoder refer to Figure 1 L Following this procedure will enable the meter to properly assign channels For example on a 2 channel system with the truck having a Front Vulcoder and the trailer having a Rear Vulcoder the meter will sequence the Front Vulcoder as Channel A and the Rear Vulcoder as Channel B CUT ORANGE CABLE BLACK CABLE LOAD CELL LOAD CELL Figure 1 K Front VSL Vulcoder...

Page 15: ...ck refer to Figures 1 M and 1 N Note Cut the shield wire off when stripping wires Do not plug the terminal block into the meter at this time 10 Disassemble the positive fuse holder red wire Apply grease to the positive connector at the battery post to inhibit corrosion Connect fused power leads directly to battery posts for best operation If not connecting directly to the battery be sure to use a ...

Page 16: ...S 232 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VSL VULCODER COMMUNICATION CABLE COMM LINK POWER CABLE POWER POWER GREEN WHITE Figure 1 N V600 Wire Connections to the Meter 11 Review steps 1 to 10 before connecting the terminal block to the back of the meter June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 17: ...an 2 seconds To Turn the Meter Off Press and hold the PWR MENU button until the meter display goes blank 2 1 2 ENTERING AND EXITING THE METER PROGRAM MENU To Enter the Meter Program Menu After the meter has completed its start up routine and is running press the PWR MENU button to enter the program menu June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 18: ... in the normal operating mode To Decrease the Display Intensity Press the DOWN ARROW button while in the normal operating mode 2 2 2 INCREASE DECREASE METER PROGRAM SETTINGS The arrow buttons enable the user to customize the system to their particular needs For example adjusting the system Tare Weights use the UP ARROW button to increase the weight To Increase A Particular Meter Feature Press the ...

Page 19: ...on those channels To Lock on a Channel When the desired channel or group of channels is being displayed press the CYCLE button to stop the automatic advance The lock brackets are displayed when the meter is locked on that particular channel s To Unlock the Channel Press the CYCLE button again The lock brackets are not displayed and the meter will continue to cycle through the channels 2 3 2 SCROLL...

Page 20: ... the desired setting and return to the CONF WT MODE Menu option 2 4 3 DISPLAYS TIME AND DATE To Display The Time And Date While the meter is in the normal operating mode press and hold the ENTER button until the current time and date is displayed The meter will continue to display the time until the ENTER button is pressed and held again The meter will return to the normal weight display 2 4 4 PRI...

Page 21: ...peration Note The Tare Zero button will only zero a channel or combination of channels when locked on that particular channel or combination of channels 2 5 3 DISPLAYS GROSS WEIGHT IN THE NET AND PICK UP DELIVERY MODES The Tare Zero Button function enables the user to check the total gross weight while being in the Net or Pick up Delivery Modes The gross weight will be displayed on the smaller alp...

Page 22: ...r s set up tare or calibration values the meter will update the Vulcoders with the new information while displaying WAIT Note Do not power off the meter while it is updating the Vulcoders June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 23: ...ID Configures the scale or truck ID associated with currently used V600 system Section 3 2 9 Lock Conf Lock Configures the Setup Calibration Lock The lock must be in the Off position to adjust the Tare or Calibration settings for the scale Turning the lock to the On position will prevent changes to the system s calibration Section 3 2 10 Setup Calibration Selects the system setup and calibration S...

Page 24: ...ter After the meter has completed its start up routine and is running press the PWR MENU button to enter the program menu Press the CYCLE button to go through the four different main program items Configure System Setup Calibration Sequence Chanls and System Test Note If the PWR MENU button is held too long the meter display will display all 8 s and the meter will turn off 3 2 ENTERING THE CONFIGU...

Page 25: ...Gross Vehicle Weight is displayed on Channel A B For a 4 channel system the total Gross Vehicle Weight is displayed on Channel A B C D Net Payload Weight Weight of the truck s payload only By using the Net Payload Weight method payload pickups are measured cumulatively Net Payload Weight can be measured for each channel the weight displayed at all times is the Net Payload Weight Note To temporaril...

Page 26: ...the display code is the number of channels The next two numbers or letters determine how the channels will be displayed When code 000 is selected the meter automatically selects the display code depending on how many VSL Vulcoders are communicating with the meter at power up The meter display code allows the user to display a combination of one or more of the available channels Refer to the list o...

Page 27: ...e Cycle key down then use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the group desired 4c1 A B A B 4c2 B C B C 4c3 C D C D 4c4 A B C D 4c5 A B A B C D C D A B C D 401 A B C D A B C D 402 A B A B C D C D A B C D 403 A B C B C D A D A B C D 404 A B A B C D C D 405 A B D A B D 500 Consists of the following special grouping codes 5c1 5c2 5c3 5c4 that can be quickly selected using the Cycle key without going ...

Page 28: ... channels There are two individual set points with capabilities of driving a relay for each set point configuration When each set point is activated the meter display will show that the set point weight has been reached and if a relay is connected the meter will activate the relay which can be connected to a light horn or any other device used to alert the user Procedure to Configure The Set Point...

Page 29: ... turned off LOCKED ONLY Meter must be Locked See 2 3 1 on a channel of group of channels to activate the relay CH A ONLY Channel A will activate the relay CH B ONLY Channel B will activate the relay CH C ONLY Channel C will activate the relay CH D ONLY Channel D will activate the relay CH E ONLY Channel E will activate the relay CH F ONLY Channel F will activate the relay A B The total of A and B ...

Page 30: ...lay 1 Refer to Figure 3 B for the list of channel combinations Example Press the ENTER button to store the selected channel or channel combination used for activating Set Point Relay 1 and advance to setting the Set Point Weight Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the weight limit which activates relay 1 Example Press the ENTER button to store the desired weight limit and return to...

Page 31: ...CONF RELAY 2 is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the CONF RELAY 2 option Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to select the desired channel or combination of channels which will activate Relay 2 Refer to Figure 3 B for the list of channel combinations Example Press the ENTER button to store the selected channel or channel combination used for activating Set Point Relay 2 and advance...

Page 32: ...n the weight exceeds 20 000 pounds It would not turn off until the weight drops below 19 500 pounds This prevents relay chatter When used with the On Time option see 3 2 3D the Delta Weight option indicates when the relay is to be rearmed For example if the On Time is set to 5 seconds and the weight exceeds 20 000 pounds the relay will turn on and remain on for exactly 5 seconds regardless of whet...

Page 33: ... the desired Delta Weight and return to the CONF DELTA WT Menu option Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next Set Point Menu option 3 2 3D CONFIGURE ON TIME Set Point On Time is a user configured option allowing the amount of time the relays are active after the Set Points have been activated Set Point On Time settings can be set from 0 to 30 Setting the On Time to 0 the relay will remain on...

Page 34: ...example setting the On Time to 0 the relay will remain on while the Set Point is activated Setting the On Time to 30 the relay will remain on for 30 seconds then shut off Example Press the ENTER button to store the desired On Time and return to the CONF ON TIME Menu option Press the PWR MENU button to return to the CONF SET POINT Menu option Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next CONFIGURE ...

Page 35: ...tton to select the CONF CYCLE TIME option To Increase the Cycle Time Press the UP ARROW button to increase the Cycle Time Maximum Cycle Time is 9 seconds Release the UP ARROW button when the desired Cycle Time is reached To Decrease the Cycle Time Press the DOWN ARROW button to decrease the Cycle Time Minimum Cycle Time is 1 second Release the DOWN ARROW button when the desired Cycle Time is reach...

Page 36: ...cations port Procedure to Configure The RS232 Port Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu Section 3 2 Press the CYCLE button until CONF RS232 PORT is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the CONF RS232 PORT option Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to select the desired format There are four formats to choose from NONE PRINT WEIGHT OBC SCRBRD3 and SCRBRD6 Example Press the ENTER button to st...

Page 37: ...Date 07 29 97 Time 01 27 PM Company Name Street Address City State ZIP Phone Number GROSS WEIGHT Chnl A 34050 lb Chnl B 35300 lb A B 69350 lb Procedure to Configure the Print Headers Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu Section 3 2 Press the CYCLE button until CONF PRINT HDRS is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the CONF PRINT HDRS option There are four Print Header lines available to customiz...

Page 38: ... CYCLE button to advance to the next character position The display will now show CC with the cursor flashing over the second C Press the UP ARROW and continue until the o appears in the second character position Press CYCLE button to advance to the next character position The display will now show Coo Press the DOWN ARROW button to scroll back to m press CYCLE button to now display Comm Continue ...

Page 39: ...ill return to the display the header line previously selected Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next Header Line Press the PWR MENU button to return to the CONF PRINT HDRS Menu option Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu option 3 2 7 CONFIGURE THE DATE Procedure to Configure the Date Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu Section 3 2 Press the CYCLE button until CONF...

Page 40: ...display denoting that the Month may be changed The smaller display will show CHANGE MONTH Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the Month Note Pressing the TARE ZERO button will set the Month to 1 Press the CYCLE button to advance to change the Day The Day will be flashing on the larger display denoting that the Day may be changed The smaller display will show CHANGE DAY Press either...

Page 41: ... Hours Note Pressing the TARE ZERO button will set the Hour to 1 AM Press the CYCLE button to select the minutes The current Time will be displayed on the large display with the Minutes flashing while CHANGE MINUTES is being displayed on the smaller display Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the Minutes Note Pressing the TARE ZERO button will set the Minutes to 00 Press the ENTER ...

Page 42: ...e example Procedure to Configure the Scale ID Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu Section 3 2 Press the CYCLE button until CONF SCALE ID is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the CONF SCALE ID option Example Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to select the ID number Note A truck number or a scale number may be entered for the scale ID Press the ENTER button to save the Scale ID value an...

Page 43: ...or off Procedure to Configure the Lock Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu Section 3 2 Press the CYCLE button until CONF LOCK is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the CONF LOCK option Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to activate or deactivate the Driver Lock feature Driver Lockout deactivated Driver Lockout activated Press the ENTER button to save the Lock information and return to t...

Page 44: ...ff 3 3 ENTERING THE SETUP CALIBRATE MENU To Enter the Setup Calibrate Menu Enter the Program Menu Section 3 1 Press the CYCLE button until SETUP CALIBRATE is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the SETUP CALIBRATE Menu option 3 3 1 SETTING THE TARE WEIGHT GROSS VEHICLE NET PAYLOAD WEIGHT METHODS To properly calibrate a V600 system all channels in use need to be calibrated Listed below is a ...

Page 45: ...g the Tare Weight the meter will ask if you want to save this value YES or NO Press either UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to change the YES or the NO selection If YES is selected the meter will store the new Tare Weight If NO is selected the meter will not store the new Tare Weight Press the ENTER button to enter the YES NO selection The meter will now display the next designated channel to set the Tare...

Page 46: ... the empty truck on level ground Look up the Cal Numbers for all active channels in Section 7 1 and write them down Starting Channel A Cal Number Starting Channel B Cal Number Starting Channel C Cal Number Starting Channel D Cal Number Starting Channel E Cal Number Starting Channel F Cal Number Enter the SETUP CALIBRATE Menu Section 3 3 Press the CYCLE button until SET CAL NUMBER is displayed Pres...

Page 47: ...6 channels has the Cal Number set Once the last Cal Number has been adjusted press the ENTER button to save the new Cal Number and return to the SET CAL NUMBER Menu option Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next SETUP CALIBRATE Menu option 3 3 3 SETTING THE CAL WEIGHT Instead of entering a Cal Number you may alternatively enter a Cal Weight However in order to use the Cal Weight option the t...

Page 48: ...If NO is selected the meter will not store the new Cal Weight Press the ENTER button to enter the YES or NO selection The meter will now display the next designated channel to set the Cal Weight Note If the ENTER button is pressed after adjusting the Cal Weight and before pressing the CYCLE button the adjusted Cal Weight for that particular channel will be stored and the meter will return to the S...

Page 49: ...ght displayed on the platform and the weight displayed by the meter These two values can then be used to change the calibration even after the load has been removed Note Gross Weights can be only be used for Post Calibration Procedure To Set The Post Calibration Enter the SETUP CALIBRATE Menu Section 3 3 Press the CYCLE button until SET POST CAL is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the SE...

Page 50: ...he ENTER button to store the ACTUAL GROSS WT and return to the Ch A POST CAL menu The meter will compute a new Cal Number based upon the entered values Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next desired channel Repeat the previous steps until each active channel up to 8 channels has the Post Cal set Once the last Post Cal has been adjusted press the PWR MENU button to return to the SET POST CAL...

Page 51: ...d Size settings are 10 20 50 100 and 200 Press the ENTER button to store the grad size selected and return to the SET GRAD SIZE Menu option Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next SETUP CALIBRATE Menu option 3 3 6 SETTING THE UNITS LB OR KG The V600 meter allows the user to display the weight in either pounds or kilograms The LED illuminated by either pounds or kilograms shows the unit of me...

Page 52: ...hese small changes and holds the reading at 0 Once the weight readings no longer zero AZT is automatically inactive AZT is set in terms of scale graduations grads You may activate AZT by setting the range from 1 to 9 grads If set to zero AZT is not active For example if the scale is in 50 pound grads and AZT is set to 3 the scale will track out any change less than 150 pounds The affect of AZT is ...

Page 53: ...vance to the next SETUP CALIBRATE Menu option 3 3 8 SETTING THE SAMPLE SIZE The sample size is the average of the readings taken per channel and can be set to 1 2 4 8 16 32 or 64 If the meter sample size is set to 64 the weight displayed on a channel is the average of 64 readings taken by the Vulcoder The greater the number of readings the higher the accuracy obtained For most logging and refuse a...

Page 54: ...2 4 8 16 32 and 64 The default Sample Size is 64 Press the ENTER button to store the Sample Size To Decrease the Sample Size Use the DOWN ARROW button to decrease the Sample Size The Sample Size settings are 1 2 4 8 16 32 and 64 The default sample size is 64 Press the ENTER button to store the Sample Size and return to the SET SAMPLE SIZE Menu option Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next S...

Page 55: ...g does not need to be repeated unless the position of the Vulcoder changes Sequencing is the process in which the meter determines the order of each VSL Vulcoder or groups of load cells For example on a long logger the meter reads the Front VSL Vulcoder and assigns it as Channel A and then reads the next VSL Vulcoder as a Rear and assigns this VSL Vulcoder as Channel B For example if FrFr is shown...

Page 56: ...quencing mode The meter will find and sequence the truck Vulcoders in a few seconds and will display their front F or rear r designators Manually connect each trailer starting with the most forward trailer connection As each connection is made the meter will verify each connection with either an F indicating a front VSL Vulcoder or an r indicating a rear VSL Vulcoder If the SEQ A appears on the di...

Page 57: ... test will only work with certain vulcoders To Enter the Meter Program Menu Press the PWR MENU button to turn on the meter After the meter has completed its start up routine and is running press the PWR MENU button to enter the program menu Press the CYCLE button to go through the four different main program items Configure System Setup Calibrate Sequence Chanls and System Test Press the ENTER but...

Page 58: ...MENU button and 6 being the CYCLE button Press each button one at a time the corresponding number should be displayed indicating the button key is functioning The small alpha numeric display will also indicate which button is being pressed Press the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons at the same time to exit and return to the TEST KEYPAD Menu option AND Press the CYCLE button advance to the next SYSTEM TES...

Page 59: ...T LEDs Menu option Press the CYCLE button advance to the next SYSTEM TEST Menu item 3 5 3 TEST MEMORY TEST MEMORY performs a test on the internal memory storage on the V600 Meter When the test is finished the meter will display MEMORY TEST OK if each memory location passes the test otherwise an ERROR will be displayed Procedure To Test The Memory Enter the SYSTEM TEST Menu Section 3 5 Press the CY...

Page 60: ...e which channel currently monitored Press the CYCLE button to advance to a different channel The display will show n in the left most position and you should see a number on the right hand side which will be counting up As you press the UP or DOWN arrow keys you will cycle through the various readings listed below n Number of transmission attempts o Number of buffer overruns detected F Number of f...

Page 61: ...est is only available when using special application Vulcoders TEST L C OFFSET tests each of the connected load cells for their offset numbers This can be helpful in checking for possible load cell problems Procedure To Test The L C OFFSET Enter the SYSTEM TEST Menu Section 3 5 Press the CYCLE button until TEST L C OFFSET is displayed Press the ENTER button to begin the selected TEST L C OFFSET co...

Page 62: ... alpha numeric display will display which channel is being monitored and see manual For example Ch A SEE MANUAL will be displayed if Channel A Vulcoder is of the older design Press the CYCLE button to advance to a different channel 3 6 EXITING THE PROGRAM MENU To Exit the Meter Program Menu Press the PWR MENU button once to exit from the Program Main Menu at any time to return to the normal operat...

Page 63: ...ment errors the forks must be in the down position and the body lift cylinder pressure must be relieved at the time of measuring for all methods The pressure relief valve should be engaged during weight measurements If the truck is not equipped with a pressure relief valve relieve the pressure manually In addition all packing should be done after the weight is recorded AXLE WEIGHT Vulcan Scales ca...

Page 64: ...FOR ENTERING TARE WEIGHTS GROSS VEHICLE NET PAYLOAD WEIGHT METHODS To properly calibrate a V600 system all channels in use need to be calibrated Listed below is a procedure for entering the Tare weights The Tare weights must be entered for each channel IMPORTANT The truck and trailer must not be in a twist or turn while entering the Tare weights 4 2 1 Entering Tare Weight For A Typical 2 Channel T...

Page 65: ...NO selection If YES is selected the meter will store the new Tare Weight If NO is selected the meter will not store the new Tare Weight Press the ENTER button to enter the YES or NO selection The meter will now display the next designated channel to set the Tare Weight Note If the ENTER button is pressed after adjusting the Tare Weight and before pressing the CYCLE button the adjusted Tare Weight ...

Page 66: ...nter this number in the space provided For the Net Payload weight method the Tare weight must be set to zero Tare weight of entire empty truck Ch A Divide the empty truck weight by 2 and enter in the space provided Tare Weight of entire empty truck divided by 2 Ch B Weigh the front axle group of the empty trailer Tare Weight of front axle group of the empty trailer Ch C Weigh the rear axle group o...

Page 67: ...tton is pressed after adjusting the Tare Weight and before pressing the CYCLE button the adjusted Tare Weight for that particular channel will be stored and the meter will return to the SET TARE WEIGHT Menu option Repeat the previous steps until each active channel up to 6 channels has the Tare Weight set Once the last Tare Weight has been adjusted press the ENTER button to save the new Tare Weigh...

Page 68: ...entire truck and enter this number in the space provide below Tare weight of Front Axle Channel A Procedure To Enter Tare Weights For A Typical Refuse System Stop the empty truck on level ground Enter the SETUP CALIBRATION Menu Section 3 3 Press the CYCLE button until SET TARE WEIGHT is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the SET TARE WEIGHT option Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons ...

Page 69: ...the new Tare Weight and return to the SET TARE WEIGHT Menu option To Exit The SET TARE WEIGHT Menu Press the PWR MENU button once to exit the Setup Calibrate Menu and return to the Program Main Menu Press the PWR MENU button twice to go directly to the normal operating mode Note Pressing the PWR MENU button before pressing the ENTER button will cancel that configuration change Note If the PWR MENU...

Page 70: ...her the YES or the NO selection If YES is selected the meter will store the new Cal Number If NO is selected the meter will not store the new Cal Number Press the ENTER button to enter the YES or NO selection The meter will now display the next designated channel to set the Cal Number Note If the ENTER button is pressed after adjusting the Cal Number and before pressing the CYCLE button the adjust...

Page 71: ...usts the system sensitivity as compared to a certified platform scale The Cal Number is a reference number that is used to help the user keep track of the system calibration The Cal Weight Menu displays the full weight for a particular channel and is used to aid the user in properly adjusting the system calibration This feature however can not be used in all applications because of certain system ...

Page 72: ... the ENTER button to select the SET CAL WEIGHT option Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the number to the desired Full Weight Note If The Cal Weight Channel And Weight Indicators Are Flashing The Lock option is activated The UP and DOWN ARROW buttons have no effect Refer to Section 3 2 10 to deactivate the Lock feature Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next channel If chan...

Page 73: ...the SET CAL WEIGHT Menu option Repeat the previous steps until each active channel has the Full Weight set Once the last Full Weight has been adjusted press the ENTER button to save the new Full Weight and return to the SET CAL WEIGHT Menu option To Exit the SET CAL WEIGHT Menu Press the PWR MENU button once to exit the Setup Calibrate Menu and return to the Program Main Menu Press the PWR MENU bu...

Page 74: ...ection 7 3 Assistance in Fine Tuning Your Scale System Note When fine tuning a trailer with the load cells positioned over an axle group refer to section 4 4 for fine tuning the Calibration number Truck Full Truck Empty LB PLATFORM SCALE V500 600 WEIGHT A B CHANNEL A CHANNEL B Figure 4 B Calibration G V W and Net Payload More than One Channel Used on 2 channel refuse system Truck Full Truck Empty ...

Page 75: ...ght shown on the certified scale and the weight as shown on the V600 meter for the channels selected Example A B a Weight Shown on Certified Scale truck empty ___________________________ Example 35 000 lb Certified Scale truck empty b Weight Shown on V600 Meter truck empty for channels selected Example A B ___________________________ Example 35 000 lb V600 Meter truck empty Calculate the Net weigh...

Page 76: ...nnel Number 2050 x 21 240 20 000 2177 The Calibration Number for Channel B is the same as the Calibration Number for Channel A Channel B New Cal Number Channel A New Cal Number Example Channel B New Cal Number 2177 Record the new Cal Numbers in Section 7 4 Keeping Records located in the Appendix Repeat this procedure for other channels if they do not directly represent axle group weights Example C...

Page 77: ...ll now display the next designated channel to set the Cal Number Note If the ENTER button is pressed after adjusting the Cal Number and before pressing the CYCLE button the adjusted Cal Number for that particular channel will be stored and the meter will return to the SET CAL NUMBER Menu option Repeat the previous steps until each active channel up to 6 channels has the Cal Number set Once the las...

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Page 79: ...ripe Use a durable brightly colored paint Paint a stripe crossing the head of the fastener continuing down the fastened structure as shown Figure 5 A Painting a Torque Stripe 3 Check and remove any build up of mud ice or other debris that may obstruct the load cell s deflection under load Refer to the drawing below and Section A in Figures 5 C through 5 L Figure 5 B Load Path Diagram 4 Check the m...

Page 80: ...y to prevent scale errors which can occur from moisture entering into the load cell connector Do not grease or lubricate inside the Vulcan load cell connector or VSL Vulcoder connector These components are highly sensitive to foreign substances and inaccurate readings will occur if these components are contaminated Your manufacturer s warranty does not cover the failure of Vulcan components due to...

Page 81: ...rease the inside of the connector 6 Check welds on load cell brackets IMPORTANT If a weld repair is required remove the load cell Caution Do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit 60 C on the load cell Arcing on the body of the load cell voids the manufacturer s warranty and may seriously damage the load cell s structural integrity The load cell must NOT be installed if this occurs 7 Tipper Trucks Keep...

Page 82: ...HAPTER 5 New Hutch Center Hanger Mounting Figure 5 D Typical Hutch or Transpro Center Hanger Mounting Figure 5 E June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 83: ...CHAPTER 5 83 Typical Single Point Mounting Figure 5 F Typical Holland 5th Wheel Mounting Figure 5 G June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 84: ...PTER 5 Typical Rear Hinge Mounting Tipping Body Figure 5 H Typical Front Middle Mountings Tipping Body Figure 5 J June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 85: ...HAPTER 5 85 Typical Rear Mounting Fixed Body Figure 5 K Typical Front Middle Mountings Fixed Body Figure 5 L June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 86: ...86 CHAPTER 5 June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 87: ...hoot the system some characteristics of a properly functioning system and where to look when certain problems occur Occasionally someone has a problem that is not described here Do not panic By approaching the problem systematically you will be able to eliminate potential sources of trouble until you find the one that is causing the problem The following section covers an explanation of V600 Test ...

Page 88: ...esistance Tests Section 6 2 1 and 6 2 3 Before using the Check Out Box make sure the meter fuses are good Use a multi meter to ensure there is a minimum of 10 4 Vdc at the back of the meter when the system is running Make sure the green plug is plugged in and the meter is turned on If there are any error messages displayed refer to Section 6 3 V600 Meter Error Codes Figure 6 A Vulcan Check Out Box...

Page 89: ...gure 6 B for the Leakage Test equipment setup If a Vulcan Check Out Box is used it is important that the VSL Vulcoder leads from the load cells of the channel being tested are disconnected For proper operation the power and signal leads from the load cell must have a very high resistance to the load cell body An electrical path between the wires and the body would indicate moisture in the cell or ...

Page 90: ... Meg Ohms 6 2 2 TARE TEST PROCEDURE Required Equipment Vulcan Check Out Box Checks each load cell for a high Preload Number caused by mechanical damage or moisture Park the empty truck on level ground Use the CYCLE button to lock the meter on the channel where the load cells will be tested A B C or D Record the current Tare weight The Tare weight is the weight displayed when the vehicle is empty C...

Page 91: ... Lock option is activated The UP and DOWN ARROW buttons have no effect Refer to Section 3 2 10 to deactivate the Lock feature Press the CYCLE button until SET CAL NUMBER is displayed Press the ENTER button to select the SET CAL NUMBER option Example Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the number to 2050 Press the ENTER button to save the Cal Number at 2050 and return to the SET CAL...

Page 92: ...e Check Out box is needed to properly zero the electronics If the Check Out box is not used then you may receive incorrect readings The meter will display the load cell preload number The preload number should not exceed 12 000 lb to 12 000 lb If the preload number is within 12 000 lb to 12 000 lb remove the lead from the Check Out box and reconnect it to the load cell Test the next load cell in t...

Page 93: ...spond to the Vulcan specifications listed below This test can be conducted with a multi meter or a Vulcan Check Out Box Refer to acceptable resistance ranges as shown below OR Figure 6 C Resistance Test Pins Terminal Acceptable Color Code Resistance Range A to D Red to Black 349 to 400 Ohms B to C Green to White 349 to 352 Ohms Note For Center Hanger Load Cells Red to Black 349 to 450 Ohms For Air...

Page 94: ...ulty What to Do 1 Perform the Tare Test Section 6 2 2 2 Check the load cells Check by disconnecting one load cell at a time When the faulty load cell has been disconnected the meter will read a number instead of the error code 3 Check mounting of the load cell per Section 5 2 Preventive Maintenance and Vulcan Torque Specifications 6 3 2 Err 02 Indicates that the reading to be displayed is beyond t...

Page 95: ...Vulcoder Communication line for cut or broken wires and proper connection of the green and white wires To check for an open VSL line ohm the VSL Vulcoder line by twisting the green and white wires together at the back of the meter and disconnect each Vulcoder from the VSL Vulcoder line There should be no resistance detected when measuring between the green and white wires at the Vulcoder hook up p...

Page 96: ...al An under ranged signal means that the load cell output is less than the minimum that the VSL Vulcoder will accept Possible Causes 1 There is moisture in a load cell connector 2 One of the VSL Vulcoder to load cell cables has been damaged 3 No load cells are connected to the VSL Vulcoder 4 A load cell is faulty What to Do 1 Check to see that the load cells are properly connected to the VSL Vulco...

Page 97: ...t is the last VSL Vulcoder in the system 2 Turn the meter off and then on to cycle power in system 3 Faulty VSL Vulcoder 6 3 8 Err 08 Indicates that the meter has found multiple front VSL Vulcoders Possible Causes 1 More than one front VSL Vulcoder is attached at the same time During sequencing or powering up the meter What to Do 1 Disconnect the VSL Vulcoders and then reconnect 2 Manually sequenc...

Page 98: ...ure Section 1 6 6 3 10 Err 10 Communication error between the meter and the VSL Vulcoder The VSL Vulcoder is in a locked state Possible Causes 1 Faulty VSL Vulcoder What to Do 1 Run Test 2 from the V600 Meter Test Procedures Section 3 5 3 2 Replace VSL Vulcoder 6 3 11 Err 11 The meter watchdog system is not running Possible Causes 1 New or recently repaired meter What to Do 1 Turn the meter off an...

Page 99: ...4 Vdc applications 3 Check that the power supply wires are attached correctly at the 12 Volt power source and to the green connector at the back of the meter Check the battery connections for corrosion 4 If a spare meter is available the quickest and easiest next step is to exchange the meter If the new meter works try the old meter again If the old meter now works the problem was likely the meter...

Page 100: ... System Specifications 3 Moisture in a load cell connector 4 Damaged cable between VSL Vulcoder and load cell 5 Bad connection on green connector or broken wire or cable between meter and the VSL Vulcoder 6 Faulty load cell What to Do 1 Using a voltmeter check the voltage at the back of the meter Refer to the required meter voltages in Section 7 2 System Specifications 2 Check the black 4 wire cab...

Page 101: ... 3 4 VSL Vulcoder Check Out Procedure If four load cells are connected per VSL Vulcoder follow steps 5c through 5f c For VSL Vulcoders with 4 load cells disconnect the cables to all the load cells except the right front load cell Watch the meter display a number for a period of 5 minutes If it wanders more than 200 lb 100 kg make a note of it d Disconnect right front load cell and reconnect right ...

Page 102: ... Cal Number is reasonable 4 Check the black cables between the load cells and the VSL Vulcoder If the cabling is damaged the VSL Vulcoder needs to be repaired or replaced Contact your Vulcan dealer 5 Perform the Leakage Tare and Resistance Tests Sections 6 2 1 through 6 2 3 6 4 5 CONDITION Meter Stops Powering Up After Displaying All Digits Possible Causes 1 Voltage to meter is below 10 5 Volts 2 ...

Page 103: ...ok up point 5 To check for a bad Vulcoder disconnect each Vulcoder from the VSL line and power up the meter If the meter powers up connect one Vulcoder at a time and manually resequence the Vulcoder before restarting the meter 6 Replace meter 6 4 6 CONDITION Meter Displays LO LO If the meter encounters a low voltage situation either on the power input lead or the VSL line the meter will display LO...

Page 104: ...when the meter is turned on and off the power should not change more than 1 2 Volt Turn off the meter either by the key or truck battery switch for a few seconds and then turn on again If the meter still shows the error proceed to step 2 2 Check the fuses for both negative and positive leads Use 2 amp fast blow fuses for 12 Vdc applications and 1 amp fast blow fuses for 24 Vdc applications Blown f...

Page 105: ...he VSL line and power up the meter If the meter powers up connect one Vulcoder at a time and manually resequence Section 3 4 1 the Vulcoder before restarting the meter 6 Replace meter June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 106: ...long has the current driver been using the vehicle Has there been any cutting welding mechanical work or maintenance done to the vehicle changed bridge beam bunk etc Has there been any electrical work or maintenance done to the vehicle battery work generator alternator problems added accessories jump start Has there been any recent maintenance of the scale system parts exchanged etc Has anything e...

Page 107: ...le been used to check scale accuracy Is the power cable connected directly to the battery Have you checked fuses in both power and ground wires Are you using Vulcan yellow fuse holders Are you using Vulcan orange cable or trailer light cable Is there mud or ice build up between the load cell pads and vehicle frame Is there any contact on top of the load cell mounting cap screw heads June 21 2006 V...

Page 108: ...LACEMENT PARTS If you need additional assistance parts or service give us a call at VULCAN CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 800 237 0022 HOURS 7 30 a m 5 00 p m PACIFIC TIME June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 109: ...CHAPTER 7 109 C H A P T E R 7 0 APPENDIX June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

Page 110: ...SUPER BEAM L11 3075 3075 3075 3075 2306 2 SHEAR PIN L25 L26 1895 1895 1895 1895 1420 2 1 2 SHEAR PIN L43 N A 3785 N A N A N A 3 SHEAR PIN 58 10608 005 N A 3618 N A N A N A 3 SHEAR PIN L53 N A 7042 N A N A N A 19 FIFTH WHEEL L04 L05 L31 N A 2050 2050 2050 N A AIR SENSOR L20 L21 L40 6150 6150 6150 6150 4615 28 SHEAR BEAM EXTRA HD L27 3660 3660 3660 3660 2745 4 TRUNNION LOAD CELL L32 8200 8200 N A N ...

Page 111: ...lyurethane jacket with drain 2 Wire Cable Orange Custom polyurethane jacket Connectors 4 pin military type Voltage Input 10 4 Vdc 2 Vdc Voltage Output 5 Vdc 1 Vdc V600 Meter Display L E D Variable brightness Cycle Speed Variable cycle speed 1 9 seconds Graduation 10 20 50 100 or 200 lb or kg Display Range 99 999 to 999 999 Voltage Required 10 5 29 Vdc Current Draw 5 A to 2 A Protection Internal fu...

Page 112: ...ection 7 1 Truck Fully Loaded Truck Empty No Date Meter Display Platform Meter Display Platform 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 When you have entered six certified scale weights call Vulcan Customer Service at 1 800 237 0022 to determine your fine tuned Cal Numbers Enter the new Cal Numbers in the meter Channel ____________ Cal Number __________________ Channel ____________ Cal Number __________________ Channel ___...

Page 113: ...1 800 237 0022 to confirm the system calibration Channel ____________ Final Cal Number __________________ Channel ____________ Final Cal Number __________________ Channel ____________ Final Cal Number __________________ Channel ____________ Final Cal Number __________________ Date Final Calibration Numbers were set ________________________ June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 ...

Page 114: ...tive Yes No Tare Number ______________ Final Cal Number ______________ Channel C Channel C Active Yes No Tare Number ______________ Final Cal Number ______________ Channel D Channel D Active Yes No Tare Number ______________ Final Cal Number ______________ June 21 2006 VULCAN ON BOARD SCALES 1 800 237 0022 Doc 44 10032 001 Rev C STRESS TEK INC 2006 ...

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