FAULT FINDING
The Tal-Tec LS4 scale is a robust scale manufactured to work in
the farm environment, but like all electronics are not
indestructible. If your scale has been damaged or has stopped
working you can follow these steps to pin point the fault.
The LS4 instrument – Battery
acid sealed) battery and not mains. If the battery
is low it will affect the performance of the scale.
Charge the battery using the Mains adaptor or
Car battery jumper lead both supplied with a new
scale.
2. To check the internal battery voltage, turn
the instrument on; press the setup button; and
then the up arrow button until position 5. The
display shows for example 5
=
6.20. Good voltage is above 6, but it
will work from 5.80 volts. Position 4 indicates the charging voltage
if the charger is connected and working.
3.
If the battery has been so dis-charged or run down over time that
it does not turn the instrument on, the battery must be replaced,
charging it will not help.
4.
The battery voltage as displayed must be stable and not fluctuate
up and down. If this is so the circuit board must be replaced.
1. The instrument is powered by a 6 volt (lead
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