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Service Information

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4.0

Service Information

4.1

Troubleshooting Guide

System does not operate—no display

Power disconnected: Check and reconnect.

Indicator fuse blown. Replace fuse. Check for 

cause.

Interface cable cut or disconnected: Repair.

Signal leads incorrectly installed at indicator: 
Install according to indicator installation manual 

Display stays at zero

Indicator faulty: Service indicator

Load cell connections faulty: Check cable 
connections in summing board and at indicator 

Erratic weights

Vibration near scale:  Remove source of 

vibration or move scale.

Platform not level to within 

1

/

4

 in:  Level 

scale by adjusting feet or shimming if 

necessary.

Load cell or cable water damage:  Replace.

Debris under load cells or platform:  Clean.

Indicator faulty:  Use simulator to test 

indicator for stability.  Service indicator.

Consistently high or low weights

Indicator not properly adjusted to zero:  Zero 

the indicator according to indicator manual.

Platform binding:  Obtain adequate clearance 

for free platform movement.

Indicator not calibrated:  Calibrate according 

to indicator manual and Section 3.3

Load cells faulty:  Test and replace load cells 

if  necessary.  

Feet touching deck underside:  Adjust feet 

downward to provide clearance.

4.2

Periodic Maintenance

The space beneath the platform must be periodically 

cleaned to prevent debris buildup. 

Caution

Do not attempt to use scales with load 

cells that are not hermetically sealed in 

washdown applications. Water damage 

i s   a   c o m m o n   c a u s e   o f   f a i l u r e   i n  

non-hermetically-sealed load cells. Use care with high 

pressure steam washdowns for hermetically-sealed 

load cells. The steam may not damage the load cells, 

but the elevated temperatures may cause incorrect 

readings until the unit cools to room temperature. 

4.3

Load Cell Replacement

Replacement load cells can be ordered from Rice 

Lake Weighing Systems according to the part 

numbers in Table 4-2 on page 8. Refer to Table 1-1 on 

page 1 for torque settings.

1. Remove defective load cells.
2. Disconnect load cell cable from summing 

board and cut cable ties.

1

4

2

3

Figure 4-1. Load Cell Arrangement

3. When the cable is freed, pull cable out of the 

scale.

4. Lay out each load cell near the corner where it 

is to be installed.

5. Attach the cable from each load cell along the 

frame and into the summing board as shown 

in Figure 4-1.

NOTE:

 In Figure 4-1, both the scale and the summing board 

are viewed from the top. To verify correct load cell/summing 
board terminal matching, see the numbers on the terminals 
inside the summing board

.

6. Check that the threaded holes for the load cell 

screws are free of debris. Use compressed air 

to blow out holes if necessary.

 

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Страница 1: ...104742 Benchmark LP Low Profile Bench Scale Installation Manual TM ...

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Страница 3: ...roubleshooting Guide 7 4 2 Periodic Maintenance 7 4 3 Load Cell Replacement 7 4 3 1 Load Cell Wiring to Summing Board 8 4 4 Replacement Load Cells 8 Benchmark LP Limited Warranty 9 2008 Rice Lake Weighing Systems All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Specifications subject to change without notice April 2008 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing...

Страница 4: ...ii Benchmark LP Manual ...

Страница 5: ...ions Model Designations The model identification label is located on the side of the frame Include both model number and serial number when ordering replacement parts Electrical Grounding For systems where the scale is connected to a 115 VAC circuit the indicator must be directly connected to an earth ground with a ground interface cable of no more than 3Ω resistance throughout its length Load Cel...

Страница 6: ...n conduit will be necessary In operation the scale must be level within 1 4 inch Either choose a site where the floor is close to this standard to avoid excessive shimming or modify the floor at the chosen site to meet this standard 2 2 Unpacking and Assembly 1 Remove all packing material and inspect scale for visible damage caused during shipment 2 Remove the four overload stops on the underside ...

Страница 7: ...stainless steel platform 2 Remove lid in the center of the platform revealing the summing board coverplate 3 Remove security cables this will void NTEP Certification 4 Remove screws on the summing board coverplate and remove lid Wire Connections Remove the summing board cover and connect the wires to the INDICATOR terminal Figure 2 3 To connect the indicator wires to the appropriate connectors pus...

Страница 8: ...to facilitate future lifting of the scale for servicing or cleaning 1 When the interface cable is protected and in its final position complete connections to the indicator See indicator installation manual for wiring information 2 If necessary trim corners as described in Section 3 2 on page 5 3 Check all strain relief for tightness Figure 2 4 Homerun cable wired to summing board and secured with ...

Страница 9: ...25 of scale capacity for example 25 lbs for 100 lb models 250 lbs for 1000 lb models 3 With no weight on the scale zero the indicator 4 Turn all four potentiometers fully clockwise shaded areas of Figure 3 1 to increase the reading until a clicking sound is heard from each potentiometer This ensures the maximum signal from each load cell JP4 JP2 PT4 PT3 JP3 PT1 EXP PT2 JP1 1 CELL4 1 CELL1 1 CELL3 ...

Страница 10: ...on to be certain that everything is seated 1 Load the scale to near capacity two or three times 2 With no load on the scale place the indicator in its calibration mode and perform a zero calibration 3 Place test weights on the platform not exceeding the scale s full capacity If several weights are used they should be evenly distributed around the platform 4 Perform a span calibration ...

Страница 11: ...ance 4 2 Periodic Maintenance The space beneath the platform must be periodically cleaned to prevent debris buildup Caution Do not attempt to use scales with load cells that are not hermetically sealed in washdown applications Water damage is a common cause of failure in non hermetically sealed load cells Use care with high pressure steam washdowns for hermetically sealed load cells The steam may ...

Страница 12: ...n is necessary after load cell replacement Follow the instructions in Section 3 2 and Section 3 3 4 3 1 Load Cell Wiring to Summing Board The four load cells are each wired to their respective terminals in the summing board according to the corner numbering system shown in Figure 4 3 and the coloring code in Table 4 1 3 4 1 2 Hole for homerun cable Figure 4 3 Corner numbering top view Table 4 1 Lo...

Страница 13: ...ccident misuse neglect alteration improper installation improper repair or improper testing RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non conformities Such equipment has not been modified altered or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair agents RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment Buyer is responsible for shipping charges both...

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