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Stress-Tek VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES Owner's Manual

Can be installed on all types of commercial vehicles requiring scales.
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.................................................................................................5
1.1 Load Cells And Air Sensors...............................................................................10
1.2 VSL Vulcoders ...................................................................................................11
1.3 V600 Meter ........................................................................................................11
1.4 Explanation of Meter Channels..........................................................................12
1.5 Electronics Installation .......................................................................................13
2.1 Power / Menu Button Operation ........................................................................17
2.1.1 Powering The Meter On / Off ..................................................................17
2.1.2 Entering And Exiting The Meter Program Menu .....................................17
2.2 Arrow Buttons Operation ...................................................................................18
2.2.1 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
2.4 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 Ticket ............................................................................20
2.5 Tare / Zero Button Operation.............................................................................21
2.5.1 Zeroes Meter Values ..............................................................................21
June 21, 2006
V600 OWNER'S MANUAL
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VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022
© STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006
Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2.5.1 Zeroes Meter Values ................21 2.5.2 Zeroes Meter Display In The Pick-up / Delivery Mode......21 2.5.3 Displays Gross Weight In The Net And Pick-up / Delivery Modes ..21 June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 2 3.3.8 Setting The Sample Size ...............53 3.3.9 Exiting The Configure System Menu ............55 3.4 Sequencing Channels ..................55 3.4.1 Manual Sequencing ................56 3.5 System Test Menu.....................57 June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 3 ROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Vulcan Check-out Box ..................88 6.2 Load Cell Evaluation Tests ................89 6.2.1 Leakage Test Procedure ................89 6.2.2 Tare Test Procedure................90 6.2.3 Resistance Test Procedure..............93 June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 4 7.2 System Specifications ..................111 7.3 Assistance In Fine Tuning Your Scale System (Primarily For Two Channels On One Truck Application Only) ..............112 7.4 Keeping Records .....................114 June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 5: V600 Menu Tree

    7. To cancel a selection or return to CHANNELS the previous menu level, press the TEST: KEYPAD PWR/MENU button. TEST: LEDs SYSTEM TEST TEST: MEMORY TEST: VSL COMM June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 6: V600 Basic Refuse System Setup

    AZT Range. See section 3.3.7 for more details. 7. Exit the Program Menu: Press the PWR/MENU button until the display returns to the normal operating mode. See section 3.6 for more details. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 7: Vulcan Single Line (Vsl) Technology , V600 Electronics System

    VULCAN SINGLE LINE (VSL) TECHNOLOGY V600 ELECTRONICS SYSTEM Vulcan On-Board Scales can be installed on all types of vehicles including, hook lifts, logging trucks, flatbed trailers, chip trailers, front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, roll-offs, transfer trailers, and many other commercial vehicles requiring scales. Axle group weights, payload weights, gross vehicle weights, and individual pick-up and drop-off weights can be measured using the Vulcan On-Board Scale System.
  • Page 8 = LOAD CELL = V600 METER TRUCK / TRAILER = VSL VULCODER CONNECTOR 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 CHAPTER 1 6 EACH = LOAD CELL = V600 METER = VSL VULCODER 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: Load Cells And Air Sensors

    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 1,245,677) June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 11: Vsl Vulcoders

    The meter also transfers all setup and calibration information for up to six independent channels (A, B, C, D, E, and F) into the VSL Vulcoder, where it is stored. Figure 1-G: V600 Meter June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 12: Explanation Of Meter Channels

    LOAD CELL VSL VULCODER VSL VULCODER LOAD CELL LOAD CELL LOAD CELL CHANNEL A CHANNEL B Figure 1-H: Vulcan 4 and 6 Cell System Configurations June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 13: Electronics Installation

    Wire tie the splice so that the connection is strain relieved. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 14 Rear Vulcoder, the meter will sequence the Front Vulcoder as Channel A, and the Rear Vulcoder as Channel B. LOAD CELL BLACK CABLE ORANGE CABLE LOAD CELL Figure 1-K Front VSL Vulcoder Configuration June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 15 1 amp fast blow fuse in both power and negative leads. Refer to Section 7.2 “System Specifications.” Do not connect the power cable to a power source activated by the key switch, power should be supplied at all times. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 1 Figure 1-M: Stripping Wires for the Meter Stress-Tek, Inc., Kent, WA, U.S.A RS-232 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 White 12-24 Vdc Accessory Port Green POWER POWER GREEN WHITE VSL VULCODER POWER COMMUNICATION CABLE CABLE (COMM LINK) Figure 1-N: V600 Wire Connections to the Meter Review steps 1 to 10 before connecting the terminal block to the back of the meter.

  • Page 17: V600 Meter Operation

    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: Arrow Buttons Operation

    Press the UP ARROW button to increase the displayed value. To Decrease A Particular Meter Feature: Press the DOWN ARROW button to decrease the displayed value. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 19: Cycle Button Operation

    SCROLL THROUGH THE METER PROGRAM MENU FUNCTIONS When in the Program Menu Mode, press the CYCLE button to scroll through the different Program Menu items. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 20: Enter Button Operation

    While the meter is in the normal operating mode and the RS232 port is configured for a printer, press the ENTER button to print a weight ticket. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 21: Tare / Zero Button Operation

    Press and hold the TARE / ZERO button to display the total gross weight on the smaller display without switching to the gross weight mode. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 22: Vulcoder Updating

    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: V600 - Program Menu (System Setup)

    • Units (Set: Units) - Sets the units of measure, either pounds or kilograms, (Section 3.3.6). • Auto Zero Tracking (Set: AZT Range) - Sets the auto zero tracking range for each active channel, (Section 3.3.7) June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 24: Entering The Configure System Menu

    Enter the Program Menu (Section 3.1) Press the CYCLE button until CONFIGURE SYSTEM is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 25: Configure The Weight Mode (Gross, Net, Or Pick-Up)

    Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu, (Section 3.2) Press the CYCLE button until CONF: WT. MODE is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select the CONF: WT. MODE Option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 26: Configure The Display Code

    Enter the Configure System Menu, (Section 3.2) Press the CYCLE button until CONF: DISP CODE is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select the CONF: DISP CODE option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 27 Cycle key without going into the Program Menu. In normal operation, press and hold the Cycle key down, then use the Up or Down Arrow keys to select the group desired. A+B+C+D+E+F Figure 3-A: Display Codes - V600 Meter June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 28: Configure The Set Points

    Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu, (Section 3.2). Press the CYCLE button until CONF: SET POINT is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select the CONF: SET POINT option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 29: Configure Relay 1

    The total of A, B, C, D, and E will activate the relay. [A+B+C+D+E+F] The total of A, B, C, D, E, and F will activate the relay. Figure 3-B: V600 Meter Relay Channel Configuration Selections. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 30 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 the CONF: RELAY 1 Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 31: Configure Relay 2

    Set Point Relay 2 and advance to setting the Set Point Weight. Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the weight limit which activates relay 2. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 32: 3.2.3C Configure Delta Weight

    When you exit Menu mode and return to normal operation, the relay will, once again, turn on, if the weight still exceeds the set point limit. This acts as a reminder that the limit has been reached. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 33: 3.2.3D Configure On Time

    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. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 34 Press the PWR / MENU button to return to the CONF: SET POINT 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...

  • Page 35: Configure The Channel Cycle Time

    Press the ENTER button to store the Cycle Time selected and return to the CONF: CYCLE TIME 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...

  • Page 36: Configure The Rs232 Port

    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...

  • Page 37: Configure The Print Headers

    There are four Print Header lines available to customize: Header Line 1, Header Line 2, Header Line 3, and Header Line 4. Press the CYCLE button to advance to the Header Line desired. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 38 This feature allows you to quickly erase a line completely. Simply place the cursor on the first character and press TARE / ZERO button. The entire displayed line will now be erased. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 39: Configure The Date

    Enter the CONFIGURE SYSTEM Menu, (Section 3.2) Press the CYCLE button until CONF: DATE is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select the CONF: DATE option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 40 Press the ENTER button to store the Date and display Format and return to the CONF: DATE 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...

  • Page 41: Configure The Time

    Press the ENTER button to save the new time settings and return to the CONF: TIME 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...

  • Page 42: 3.2.9 Configure The Scale Id

    ID. Press the ENTER button to save the Scale ID value and return to the CONF: SCALE ID Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 43: Configure The Lock (Tare And Cal Lockout)

    Press the ENTER button to save the Lock information and return to the CONF: LOCK 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...

  • Page 44: Exiting The Configure System Menu

    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 setting the Tare weights. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 45 SET: TARE WEIGHT Menu option. Repeat the previous steps until each active channel, up to 6 channels, has the Tare Weight set. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 46: Setting The Cal Number

    Press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the number to the desired Cal Number. Note: Pressing the TARE / ZERO button will set the Cal Number to “2050”. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 47: Setting The Cal Weight

    Each time you change the displayed weight using one of the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons, a new Cal Number is computed and then used to calculate the displayed weight. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 48 Once the last Cal Weight has been adjusted, press the ENTER button to save the new Cal Weight and return to the SET: CAL WEIGHT Menu option. Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next SETUP / CALIBRATE Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 49: Setting The Post Calibration

    Press the ENTER button to select the SET: POST CAL option. Press the CYCLE button to advance to the desired channel. Press the ENTER button to select the desired channel. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 50 Once the last Post Cal has been adjusted, press the PWR / MENU button to return to the SET: POST CAL Menu option. Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next SETUP / CALIBRATE Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 51: Setting The Grad Size

    Procedure To Set The Units (Lb or Kg): Enter the SETUP / CALIBRATE Menu, (Section 3.3). Press the CYCLE button until SET: UNITS is displayed. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 52: Setting The Auto Zero Tracking Range

    Note: If weight change is slow (such as a liquid delivery system), you should not activate AZT, since you could conceivably dump the entire load, and the meter would still read zero. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 53: Setting The Sample Size

    However, there may be applications where the user may want to observe slight changes in measurement readings. For these types of applications, the user may choose to have a lower sampling rate. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 54 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 SETUP / CALIBRATE Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 55: Exiting The Configure System Menu

    Error code will be displayed (i.e. Err 03, Err 07, Err 08, or Err 09). If this happens then the system will have to be Manually Sequenced. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 56: Manual Sequencing

    Press the PWR / MENU button to store the Sequencing information and return to the SEQUENCE CHANLS Menu option. Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next Program Main Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 57: System Test Menu

    Press the ENTER button to select the System Test Menu. Note: If the PWR / MENU button is held too long, the meter display will display all 8’s and the meter will turn off. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 58: Test Keypad

    TEST: LED’s can be used to determine if the LED’s are operating properly. Procedure To Test The LED's: Enter the SYSTEM TEST Menu, (Section 3.5). June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 59: Test Memory

    Enter the SYSTEM TEST Menu, (Section 3.5). Press the CYCLE button until TEST: MEMORY is displayed. Press the ENTER button to begin the selected TEST: MEMORY test. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 60: Test Vsl Comm

    Note: Intermittent communications such as a bad cable connection while running the truck, will show up by the number of time outs detected, for example "t 6". June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 61: Test L / C Offset

    Press the ENTER button to begin the selected TEST: L / C OFFSET communications test. The smaller alpha-numeric display will indicate which channel and which load cell currently being monitored. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 62: Exiting The Program Menu

    Note: If the PWR / MENU button is held too long the meter will display all 8’s and the meter will turn off. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 63: V600 Calibration

    Note: Channel “A” does not represent the steering axle weight when fully loaded. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 64: Gross Vehicle Weight

    Weigh the entire empty trailer(s) (all axles). This is the trailer’s Tare weight. Enter this number in the space provided. Tare weight of entire empty trailer: Stop the empty truck and trailer on level ground. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 65 Once the last Tare Weight has been adjusted, press the ENTER button to save the new Tare Weight and return to the SET: TARE WEIGHT Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 66: Entering Tare Weight For A Typical Short Logger System

    Enter the SETUP / CALIBRATE 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. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 67 Note: If the PWR / MENU button is held too long the meter will display all 8’s and the meter will turn off. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 68: Entering Tare Weight For A Typical Refuse System

    Note: If The Tare Number, 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. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 69: Procedure For Entering Starting Calibration Numbers

    Starting Channel C Cal Number: Starting Channel D Cal Number: Starting Channel E Cal Number: Starting Channel F Cal Number: Enter the SETUP / CALIBRATION Menu, (Section 3.3). June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 70 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. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 71: Fine Tuning The Calibration Number For Gross Vehicle Weight Method When Only One Channel Per Truck Or Trailer Is Used

    If additional assistance is needed to fine tune your scale system, please follow the instructions shown in Section 7.3 “ Assistance in Fine Tuning Your Scale System.” June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 72 Press the CYCLE button to advance to the next channel. If changing the Cal Weight using the either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons, the meter will now ask to save either: <YES> or <NO>. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 73 Note: If the PWR / MENU button is held too long the meter will display all 8’s and the meter will turn off. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 74: 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

    A + B A + B PLATFORM SCALE PLATFORM SCALE Figure 4-C: Calibration G.V.W. and Net Payload - More than One Channel Used on 2-channel logger system. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 75 Example: (P = 56,240 lb - 35,000 lb = 21,240 lb) V = Weight shown on V600 meter (truck fully loaded) - Weight shown on V600 meter (truck empty). June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 76 Enter the SETUP / CALIBRATION Menu, (Section 3.3). Press the CYCLE button until SET: CAL NUMBER is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select the SET: CAL NUMBER option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 77 Note: If the PWR / MENU button is held too long the meter will display all 8’s and the meter will turn off. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 78 CHAPTER 4 June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Check the meter mounting and wiring, make sure they are secure. Check the green plug attached to the back of the meter. Make sure it is secure. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 80: Preventative Maintenance And Vulcan Torque Specifications

    Check the torque on load cell cap screws monthly. New trucks must be checked once a week for 2 weeks. Vulcan On-Board Scales recommended torque values are shown on Figures 5-C through 5-L and general torque values shown below. As a method of monitoring changes in fastener torque, Vulcan On-Board Scales recommends applying torque stripes to all fasteners (see Section 5.1, step 2).
  • Page 81 Check meter for secure mounting and strain relief of wires. Check system for functionality. Review and address any driver concerns. Typical Western Logger Mounting Figure 5-C June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 82 CHAPTER 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 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 CHAPTER 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 CHAPTER 5 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 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: Troubleshooting

    Procedures and Vulcan Error Codes. If a problem occurs and no Error Codes appear, use the V600 meter to isolate the problem to the appropriate channel. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 88: Vulcan Check-Out Box

    If there are any error messages displayed, refer to Section 6.3 “V600 Meter Error Codes”. Figure 6-A: Vulcan Check-Out Box To order a Check-Out Box (P/N: 56-10425-001), contact your Vulcan dealer. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 89: Load Cell Evaluation Tests

    If the load cell cannot be brought to Vulcan specifications, contact your Vulcan dealer. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 90: Tare Test Procedure

    Record the current Tare weight. The Tare weight is the weight displayed when the vehicle is empty. Current Tare Weight: ______________ Enter the SETUP / CALIBRATE Menu, (Section 3.3). Press the CYCLE button until SET: TARE WEIGHT is displayed. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 91 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 NUMBER Menu option. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 92 DO NOT OVERHEAT the connector. Check the electrical isolation of the load cell by performing the Leakage Test, (Section 6.2.1). June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 93: Resistance Test Procedure

    Pin C (White) to Pin A (Red) should be the same number as Pin C (White) to Pin D (Black) within 1 Ohm. If the load cell cannot be brought to Vulcan specifications, contact your Vulcan dealer. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 94: V600 Meter Error Codes

    Indicates that the reading to be displayed is beyond the limitations of the meter’s display. Possible Causes: Cal Number set too high. Tare Weight set too high. What to Do: Check and reset the Cal Numbers and Tare weight. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 95: Err 03

    VSL Vulcoder is damaged, replace VSL Vulcoder. 6.3.4 Err 04 Indicates that the VSL Vulcoder is not calibrated. Possible Causes: Cal or Tare Numbers are not entered. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 96: Err 05

    Check mounting of the load cell per Section 5.2 “Preventive Maintenance and Vulcan Torque Specifications”. Perform the Tare Test, (Section 6.2.2). June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 97: Err 07

    What to Do: Disconnect the VSL Vulcoders and then reconnect. Manually sequence the system. See electronics installation section for proper installation procedure, (Section 1.6). June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 98: Err 09

    New or recently repaired meter. What to Do: Turn the meter off and then on to cycle power in system. If Err 11 is still displayed, replace meter. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 99: System Malfunctions

    If the meter doesn’t work, then check the power source (battery, meter power cable, or fuses). If the power sources check out, then the meter is faulty. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 100: Unable To Enter Tare Or Calibration Numbers

    VSL Vulcoder to the meter isn’t longer than 100 ft. Also check any truck / trailer connectors in the VSL Vulcoder signal cable. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 101 Resistance tests, (Sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.3). If all the load cells wander more than 200 lb (100 kg) then the VSL Vulcoder may be faulty and needs to be checked (Section 6.2.4 “VSL Vulcoder Check-Out Procedure”). June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 102: Meter Reading Does Not Change When Truck Is Being Loaded

    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 © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 103: Meter Displays Lo-Lo

    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 does not work, proceed to step 2. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 104 VSL Vulcoder line. Measure the resistance at these connection points. There should be no resistance detected when measuring between the green and white wires at the Vulcoder hook up point. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 105 If the meter powers up, connect one Vulcoder at a time and manually resequence (Section 3.4.1) the Vulcoder before restarting the meter. 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: Troubleshooting Worksheet

    Does the problem occur on Channel A, B, C, D, or all? Does the meter drift up and / or down, fast or slow, or both? June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 107 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 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting Assistance And Replacement 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: Appendix

    CHAPTER 7 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: Starting Calibration Numbers

    3660 3660 2745 EXTRA HD 4" TRUNNION 8200 8200 LOAD CELL NOTES 1. Vulcoder Stock No. V29, (Designed for 7-Pin Connectors), use Cal Number 6150. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 111: System Specifications

    Screw type, quick release terminal block on rear panel. Operating Temp: -40 to +180 degrees F. Weight: 1.5 lbs. Installation: Power cables, fuses, mounting bracket and thumb screws provided. June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 112: Assistance In Fine Tuning Your Scale System (Primarily For Two Channels On One Truck Application Only)

    237-0022 to determine your fine tuned Cal Numbers. Enter the new Cal Numbers in the meter. Channel ____________ Cal Number __________________ Channel ____________ Cal Number __________________ Channel ____________ Cal Number __________________ Channel ____________ Cal Number __________________ June 21, 2006 VULCAN ON-BOARD SCALES 1-800-237-0022 Doc. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...
  • Page 113 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. 44-10032-001 Rev. C © STRESS-TEK, INC. 2006...

  • Page 114: Keeping Records

    ______________ Channel C Channel C Active? Tare Number ______________ Final Cal Number ______________ Channel D Channel D Active? 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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