Rice Lake LoadRunner Series Installation & Service Manual
Rice Lake LoadRunner Series Installation & Service Manual

Rice Lake LoadRunner Series Installation & Service Manual

Onboard weighing system for dump trucks

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OnBoard Weighing System for Dump Trucks
Installation & Service
Manual
PN 162356 Rev B

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  • Page 1 ™ LoadRunner Series OnBoard Weighing System for Dump Trucks Installation & Service Manual PN 162356 Rev B...
  • Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars LoadRunner™ Series Installation & Service Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This manual is intended for use by technicians responsible for installing and servicing LoadRunner Series Onboard Weighing Systems. This manual contains instructions for installing various types of Onboard Weighing Systems (non Legal-for-Trade systems). For straight trucks, this manual includes rigid under-body mounting instructions in four and six point configurations, as well as under-body load pin installation instructions for tipping bodies and hoist chassis.
  • Page 6: Considerations Before Installation

    In applying the following installation procedures, some fundamental precautions and recommendations must be observed by the installer: • Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ Onboard Scales are designed for applications covering a broad range of vehicle types. Things to take into consideration are:...
  • Page 7: Load Pin And Transducer Specification

    Load Pin and Transducer Specification The Rice Lake Roll Off and Dump Truck kits are typically LIFT-TO-WEIGH KITS. This means that with the hoist in the relaxed state (on the chassis), no weight reading is available. The hoist needs to be elevated to a position showing the correct angle on the in-cab digital display unit, approximately four degrees, for the weight reading degrees to be valid and accurate.
  • Page 8: Load Pins

    Load Pins Hinge pivot and lift cylinder load pins built by Rice Lake Weighing Systems are available in two sizes: • 2 inch diameter (see Figure 2-2) Dump Truck Full length hinge bars are also available as direct replacements for tipping bodies with hinge bars (contact a Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer or the factory).
  • Page 9: Roll Off Load Pin Installation

    Roll Off Load Pin Installation All load pin installations require lubrication facilities. Normally lubrication is provided through the central Important pivot area. OEM Roll Off pivots typically have existing lubrication fittings included in their pivots. Rice Lake pivots are furnished with drilled and tapped holes for the insertion of a standard lube zerk which must be supplied and installed by the system installer.
  • Page 10 8. Weld supports to frame according to Figure 3-2. Truck Angle Support Plate Support Plate Support Collar Weldment Support Collar Weldment 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 0.50" Figure 3-2. Weld Supports to Frame LoadRunner™ Series Installation & Service Manual...
  • Page 11 9. Install each mount assembly and load pin per Figure 3-3. Step 1 Insert neoprene bushing into the support opening. Step 2 Place a collar over the neoprene bushing and snug against the support. Step 3 Place the mount weldment over the neoprene bushing between the supports.
  • Page 12: Installing The Inclinometer

    Inclinometer Bracket Inclinometer Figure 3-4. Install Inclinometer Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommends one of the following mounting options, dependant on the type of truck frame the unit is being mounted to. Mounting Bracket Option 1 1. Align the mounting bracket to the frame and mark the holes.
  • Page 13: Power Cable Connection To Battery

    2. Install a tee fitting to connect the hose to the hydraulic valve. 3. Insert a reducer if required (9/16” straight thread with O-ring is required to fit the Rice Lake pressure transducer) to the opening in the tee where the transducer is to be installed.
  • Page 14: Routing Wiring

    Routing Wiring Because each truck is different, cable routing will be specific to the truck the system will be installed on. Plan a route that has little or no risk of pinching, stretching or melting the cables. Important Use split loom on all exposed cable to protect in areas where damage could be an issue. Wire tie any excess cable to the frame.
  • Page 15: Install The Indicator

    Install the Indicator Dash mount Roof/under dash mount Panel mount Optional Radio DIN mount Figure 3-8. Indicator Mounting Options If the indicator will be installed in the cab, choose an area that is easily visible to the driver. A mounting bracket is provided.
  • Page 16: Electrical Wiring And Data Connections

    3.6.1 Electrical Wiring and Data Connections The indicator is fitted with one Power and one Input Channel connector as standard. CANbus, Channel 2 and RS-232 are optional. Full connector options are shown below. 12B1D4FB Figure 3-10. Rear Panel Identification and Bulkhead Connectors Input Channel 1, Max +/-39.0625 milli-Volts (Hydraulic Pressure Transducer) Input Channel 2, Max +/-39.0625 milli-Volts (Load Pin Connection) Power Input...
  • Page 17: Configuration And Calibration

    Configuration and Calibration User and Setup Menu The menu structure has two levels of security: an open user menu for driver operators and a password setup menu for calibrations and options for making changes to the user menu. The default password is 0350. Keep this for records. Menu Configuration Display...
  • Page 18: Initial Setup Of The Ob-350 Indicator

    User and Setup Menu Parameter Choices Description Options Modes Select weighing mode to be displayed - Net. Gross or Net & Gross. See Section 4.6. Load/Chan Load function gives the option to accumulate the amount of load (weight) delivered or collected from site.
  • Page 19: Initial Password Entry And Clock Setup

    4.2.1 Initial Password Entry and Clock Setup 1. Press the power button to power on the indicator. 2. Press the key to enter the menu screen. Circle 3. Use to scroll to System 4. Press (OK). 5. Press to select 6.
  • Page 20: Configuration Of Count By

    Selectable count by values are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 lbs. Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommends using 20 lb minimum. Choosing a lower weight value may cause weight to fluctuate on the display and returning to zero weight may be more difficult.
  • Page 21: Configuration Of Modes

    Configuration of Modes With the inclinometer option turned on, the inclinometer screen is visible by switching display screens when pressing the menu button. The display screen will toggle between the following when configured for: Gross Mode: Toggles between gross only weight display, inclinometer standard display and menu mode Net Mode: Toggles between net only weight display, inclinometer with net weight display and menu mode Net and Gross Mode (factory recommended setting):...
  • Page 22: Enter Tare Weight

    The Rice Lake Roll Off and Dump Truck kits are typically LIFT-TO-WEIGH KITS. This means that with the hoist in the relaxed state (on the chassis), no weight reading is available. The hoist needs to be elevated to a position showing the correct angle on the in-cab digital display unit, approximately 4 degrees, for the weight reading degrees to be valid and accurate.
  • Page 23: Full Span (Net Load) Calibration

    4.7.4 Full Span (Net Load) Calibration 1. Load vehicle to its legal max, record GROSS weight. 2. Weigh and record the TARE (empty) vehicle. 3. Subtract the TARE weight from the GROSS weight to give the SPAN (NET) weight. 62000 31900 -12500 =19400 kg SPAN (NET) PAYLOAD If the vehicle is a tipper, raise the body clear of the chassis.
  • Page 24: Service And Troubleshooting

    Calibration System calibration needs to be performed at the time of original scale installation. Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommends that scale calibration be repeated about one month after original scale installation to adjust for any mechanical influences that “seat”...
  • Page 25: Cables And Connectors

    Hardware Warranty Statement Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS brand equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years, unless otherwise stated.
  • Page 27 Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 www.ricelake.com...

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