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CHAPTER 6
6.4.4 CONDITION: Meter Reading Does Not Change When Truck is
Being
Loaded
Possible Causes:
1.
Voltage to meter is below 10.5 Volts.
2.
Mud or ice build-up under the load cells.
3.
Calibration Number on the meter is set too low.
4. Faulty
load
cell.
5.
Broken wire or bad connection between the load cell and VSL Vulcoder.
6.
Meter display is locked.
What to Do:
1.
Using a voltmeter, check the power at the meter’s green plug at the back of the meter. Refer to
Section 7.2 “System Specifications”. If the voltage is below 10.5 Vdc, the problem could be in
the power source (battery, meter power cable, and / or fuses).
2.
Reset the meter by unplugging the green connection on the back of the meter for a few
seconds.
3.
Verify that the 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.
Broken power wire or bad connection between the meter and the power source.
3.
Shorted VSL Vulcoder line.
4.
Vulcoder setup data is corrupted.
5. Faulty
Vulcoder
6. Faulty
Meter
What to Do:
1.
Using a voltmeter, check the power at the meter’s green plug at the back of the meter. Refer to
Section 7.2 “System Specifications”. If the voltage is below 10.5 Vdc, the problem could be in
the power source (battery, meter power cable, and / or fuses).
June 21, 2006
VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022
Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C
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STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006
